- Data limitations in reporting market-based emissions due to lack of residual factors in many operating countries
- Need to improve returns from site process and standardize data-collection processes for more detailed waste disclosures
- Need to develop data collection methodologies to report more detailed disclosures around parental leave
Helios Towers plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Helios Towers plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 195.2K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 119191 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 88823 tCO2e (Scope 3 Category 3). By scope: Scope 1: 195.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 119.2K tCO2e; Scope 3: 88.8K tCO2e (Category 3). 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
195.2K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 119191 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 88823 tCO2e (Scope 3 Category 3)
2023
Energy Use
1.1B kWh (total)
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). | 195.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 119.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 88.8K tCO2e (Category 3) |
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 | 195.2K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 119191 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 88823 tCO2e (Scope 3 Category 3) |
| 2021 | 281.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2020 | 117.9K tCO2e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Initiated a rebaselining process to review our carbon target and roadmap
- Development of our Group-wide climate risk register
- Refurbishment of gensets (39%), batteries (10%), rectifiers (29%), and rectifier modules (74%) in 2023
- Planted over 1,000 trees across Congo Brazzaville and South Africa
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- All maintenance partners certified to ISO 45001 and achieve 100% in the Helios Towers SHEQ assessment by the end of 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 46% reduction in carbon emissions per tenant by 2030
- 30% female employees by 2026
- 70% of employees trained in Lean Six Sigma by 2026
- Tenancy ratio 2.2x by 2026
- 6,000 rural towers by 2026
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Digital inclusionClimate actionLocal, diverse, talented teamsResponsible governance