Al Yah Satellite Communications
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC, commonly known as Yahsat, is a leading satellite communications provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2007, Yahsat has rapidly evolved within the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South West Asia. Yahsat's core offerings include satellite broadband, secure communications, and satellite-based broadcasting services, distinguished by their reliability and extensive coverage. The company operates a fleet of advanced satellites, including the Y1A, Y1B, and Y3, which enhance connectivity for both commercial and government sectors. With a strong market position, Yahsat has achieved significant milestones, such as launching the first Emirati satellite and expanding its service portfolio to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet and secure communications.
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Al Yah Satellite Communications's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Al Yah Satellite Communications (Yahsat) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,004,000 kg CO2e, comprising 48,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 8,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any emissions data for 2023, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. Over the past few years, Yahsat's emissions have shown a trend of significant Scope 2 emissions, with figures of 9,726,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 9,554,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has also reported Scope 3 emissions, which were notably high in 2019 at approximately 20,560,284,000 kg CO2e. Yahsat's GHG emissions intensity per employee has been reported at about 14,380 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined in 2022, indicating a focus on measuring their carbon footprint relative to their workforce. However, there are currently no publicly available reduction targets or commitments to align with science-based targets (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As a leading satellite communications provider headquartered in the UAE, Yahsat's emissions profile reflects the broader industry context, where companies are increasingly pressured to disclose and reduce their carbon footprints.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,614,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,560,284,000 | - | - | - |
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Al Yah Satellite Communications is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
