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SES SA

Common Name
SES
Country
Luxembourg
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Broadcasting
Employees
2,294
Ticker
SESG
Exchange
Euronext Paris
Description
SES S.A. Fiduciary Depositary Receipt represents ownership in SES S.A., a Luxembourg-based leading global space solutions company and communications satellite owner-operator specializing in video and ...

SES's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, SES 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).

SES has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
9,758a
7,826a
9,799b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
21,347a
14,239a
13,705b
Location-Based
32,153a
25,952a
23,422b
Total Scope 3
158,361a
94,012a
88,034b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
3.1595a
3.7584a
4.3612b
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a. SES's Annual Report 2025
b. SES's Annual Report 2024
c. SES's Annual Report 2023

Insights into SES's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SES amounted to 41,911 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SES increased by 24.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

SES's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202502.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e+15%-28%-40%+806%-20%+25%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SES's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of SES were 9,758 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has SES reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, SES's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 348.23%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), SES's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are SES's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, SES reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,347 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 32,153 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has SES reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), SES's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 23.89% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does SES use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, SES reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

SES's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202508.5 k17 k25.5 k34 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into SES's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, SES reported 158,361 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 2025 disclosure of SES includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

SES's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e-29%+28%+79%-71%+7%+68%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SES's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, SES reported total Scope 3 emissions of 158,361 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has SES reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, SES's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), SES's Scope 3 emissions increased by 68.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SES disclose?

In 2025, SES reported emissions for 7 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 SES's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to SES's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 111,031 tCO₂e (70.11%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 23,705 tCO₂e (14.97%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,571 tCO₂e (6.04%)

SES's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(70.1%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(6.0%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(15.0%)

Insights into SES’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, SES reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,758 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,088 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.16 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

SES's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

102005,000100,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)4igYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,461 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,242Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$ML'Occitane InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,158 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,031Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MNexa ResourcesYear: 2024Scope 1: 453,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,766Scope 1 Intensity: 164.06 tCO2e/$MAroundtownYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 10.55 tCO2e/$MSamsonite GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,659 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,588Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MCorporacion America AirportsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,355 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,843Scope 1 Intensity: 6.16 tCO2e/$MMillicom International CellularYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,078 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,804Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MSpotify TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,261Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MSTV GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 236Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MBEC WorldYear: 2023Scope 1: 269 tCO2eRevenue: $M 135Scope 1 Intensity: 1.99 tCO2e/$MNRJ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 398Scope 1 Intensity: 4.11 tCO2e/$MSurya Citra MediaYear: 2023Scope 1: 638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 422Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MZee Entertainment EnterprisesYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 981Scope 1 Intensity: 7.20 tCO2e/$MMetropole TelevisionYear: 2025Scope 1: 377 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,476Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MSun Tv NetworkYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 470Scope 1 Intensity: 2.52 tCO2e/$MElang Mahkota TeknologiYear: 2023Scope 1: 22 tCO2eRevenue: $M 598Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MMfe-MediaforeuropeYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,694Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MSKY Perfect JSATYear: 2024Scope 1: 31 tCO2eRevenue: $M 805Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MProsiebensat 1 MediaYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,108 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,321Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MTBS HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,311 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,604Scope 1 Intensity: 7.03 tCO2e/$MNippon Television HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,330Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MTelevision Francaise 1Year: 2024Scope 1: 542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,451Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MTV Asahi HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,033Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MITVYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,174 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,377Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MRTL GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,896 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,075Scope 1 Intensity: 0.55 tCO2e/$MSESYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,758 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,088Scope 1 Intensity: 3.16 tCO2e/$M

How does SES's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, SES reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.09, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does SES rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, SES ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

SES is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into SES's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, SES reported a total carbon footprint of 200,272 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 56.72% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to SES's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.05%.a

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