- Telecommunications is an energy-intensive industry.
- Scope 3 emissions increased by 10% in 2023, primarily due to increased data coverage.
- Maintaining network security and reliability in disaster-prone regions.
Liberty Latin America
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Liberty Latin America disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 398.4K Metric Tons CO2eq (Scope 1-2 and Scope 3 for Costa Rica Jamaica Panama and Puerto Rico). By scope: Scope 1: 24.9K Metric Tons CO2eq; Scope 2: 153.4K Metric Tons CO2eq (location-based); Scope 3: 220.1K Metric Tons CO2eq (Costa Rica Jamaica Panama and Puerto Rico). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
398.4K Metric Tons CO2eq (Scope 1-2 and Scope 3 for Costa Rica Jamaica Panama and Puerto Rico)
2023
Renewable Energy
27%
of total energy
Waste
1.0M lbs recycled
2023
Energy Use
1.5M GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 24.9K Metric Tons CO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 153.4K Metric Tons CO2eq (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 220.1K Metric Tons CO2eq (Costa Rica Jamaica Panama and Puerto Rico) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 398.4K Metric Tons CO2eq (Scope 1-2 and Scope 3 for Costa Rica Jamaica Panama and Puerto Rico) |
| 2022 | 397.5K Metric Tons CO2eq (Scope 1-2 and Scope 3 for Costa Rica Jamaica Panama and Puerto Rico) |
| 2021 | 233.5K Metric Tons CO2eq (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1-2 emissions from 200,000 Metric Tons CO2eq in 2022 to 178,346 Metric Tons CO2eq in 2023 (location-based).
- Recycled 1,035,223 lbs of materials in 2023.
- Eliminated 363 tons of CO2 through waste reduction initiatives.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve GHG inventory process and data gathering; set science-based emissions reduction targets.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase efficiency, decrease grid power, and increase renewable energy share in operations.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocial ImpactCorporate Governance