- Challenging macroeconomic environment, including the devaluation of the Nigerian Naira.
- Reliability of electricity grids varies across operating regions, leading to reliance on diesel generators.
- Work-related injuries among IHS employees and contractors.
- Increased employee turnover to 24% in 2023 (from 21% in 2022).
IHS Holding Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, IHS Holding Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 974.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 881.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 93.1K tCO2e/year (location-based). 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
974.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 location-based)
2023
Waste
20.0K batteries reused/year
2023
Energy Use
3.9M MWh/year
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). | 881.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 93.1K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
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 | 974.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 location-based) |
| 2022 | 1.0M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 345.2K tCO2e (savings) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced diesel consumption by 30.2 million liters, saving $20.2 million in annual power costs and $3.7 million in maintenance capex and other savings.
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 kilowatt-hour emissions intensity by approximately 6% compared to 2022.
- Replaced lead-acid batteries with lithium batteries at sites in Brazil, resulting in an approximate 75% reduction in hazardous lead-acid waste.
- Planted over 17,000 seedlings in the Amazon region, with an estimated carbon capture potential of 2,286 tCO2.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete Project Green by 2025 (reducing reliance on diesel generators).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce kilowatt-hour emissions intensity by approximately 50% by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Ethics and governanceEnvironment and climate changeEducation and economic growthOur people and communities