Tata Communications Ltd
Tata Communications's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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.
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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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | 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 Tata Communications's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tata Communications amounted to 73,335 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 Tata Communications decreased by 15.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Tata Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tata Communications's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tata Communications were 4,424 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Tata Communications reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Tata Communications's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Tata Communications's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.52%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Tata Communications's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Tata Communications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 68,911 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
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 36.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Tata Communications's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 15.96% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Tata Communications use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Tata Communications reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Tata Communications's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Tata Communications's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Tata Communications reported 183,454 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 Tata Communications includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Tata Communications's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tata Communications's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Tata Communications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 183,454 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
Compared to the previous year (2024), Tata Communications's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tata Communications disclose?
In 2025, Tata Communications reported emissions for 8 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 Tata Communications's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Tata Communications's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 81,449 tCO₂e (44.4%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 59,812 tCO₂e (32.6%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 16,800 tCO₂e (9.16%)
Tata Communications's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tata Communications’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Tata Communications reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,424 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,691 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Tata Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Tata Communications's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Tata Communications reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.14 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Tata Communications rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Tata Communications ranked 9 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Tata Communications is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Tata Communications's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Tata Communications reported a total carbon footprint of 256,789 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.31% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Tata Communications's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 71.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 26.84%. a