Saudi Telecom Company SJSC
Saudi Telecom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Saudi Telecom completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Saudi Telecom has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Saudi Telecom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Saudi Telecom amounted to 1,456,601 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Saudi Telecom increased by 6.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Saudi Telecom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Saudi Telecom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Saudi Telecom were 168,560 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Saudi Telecom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Saudi Telecom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Saudi Telecom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Saudi Telecom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Saudi Telecom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,288,041 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Saudi Telecom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Saudi Telecom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 126.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
What methodology does Saudi Telecom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Saudi Telecom reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Saudi Telecom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Saudi Telecom's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Saudi Telecom reported 778,466 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Saudi Telecom includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Saudi Telecom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Saudi Telecom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Saudi Telecom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 778,466 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 84.35% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.65% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Saudi Telecom's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Saudi Telecom disclose?
In 2024, Saudi Telecom reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Saudi Telecom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Saudi Telecom's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 310,644 tCO₂e (68.48%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 71,016 tCO₂e (15.65%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 36,583 tCO₂e (8.06%)
Saudi Telecom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Saudi Telecom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Saudi Telecom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 168,560 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,206 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Saudi Telecom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Saudi Telecom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Saudi Telecom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.88 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Saudi Telecom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Saudi Telecom ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Saudi Telecom among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Saudi Telecom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Saudi Telecom reported a total carbon footprint of 2,235,067 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.94% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Saudi Telecom's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 57.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 34.83%. a