- Operational roll-out of the OneWeb service has been challenging
- The advent and rapid adoption of LEO technology present significant opportunities in both the commercial and government markets, as well as challenges, notably in the form of powerful new entrants into the satcom space.
Eutelsat Communications
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Renewable Energy
9.7%
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 101.3K tCO2eq/year |
| 2020-21 | 67043178756.8B (tCO2eq) |
| 2017-07 to 2018-06 | 9.8K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- On a like-for-like basis, including the carbon impact of OneWeb entities in the 2021 baseline, Eutelsat Group’s 2023 Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (Market Based) decreased by 3.2% compared to 2021. Scope 3 carbon intensity emissions decreased by 39.4% over the same period.
- Almost 30 satellites passivated and re-orbited that have reached end-of-life, with near 100% success rate
- Production of green energy with installation of photovoltaic panels at Caniçal (Portugal), Cagliari, Turin (Italy) and Mexico teleports
- ISO14001 certification at Caniçal (Portugal), Cagliari and Turin (Italy)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- an absolute reduction of 50% in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030 and a reduction in carbon intensity of 52% (Scope 3), also by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible use of spaceBridging the digital divideReducing environmental impactEmpowering employees and promoting diversity