Tata Communications Ltd
Tata Communications's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Tata Communications 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).
Tata Communications has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Tata Communications's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tata Communications amounted to 5,418.255 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tata Communications decreased by 94.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Tata Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tata Communications's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tata Communications were 5,340.52 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Tata Communications reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Tata Communications's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tata Communications's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Tata Communications's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Tata Communications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 77.735 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Tata Communications reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Tata Communications's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 99.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tata Communications's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 99.91% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Tata Communications use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Tata Communications reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Tata Communications's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Tata Communications's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Tata Communications reported 128,251 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Tata Communications includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Tata Communications's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tata Communications's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Tata Communications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 128,251 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tata Communications disclose?
In 2023, Tata Communications reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Tata Communications's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Tata Communications's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 74,053 tCOâ‚‚e (57.74%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 18,147 tCOâ‚‚e (14.15%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 16,497 tCOâ‚‚e (12.86%)
Tata Communications's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tata Communications's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Tata Communications reported a total carbon footprint of 133,669.255 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 43.65% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Tata Communications's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4%.