India’s second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50.2 percent across all its operations by 2030-31.
With this endeavor the telecom operator plans to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)’s ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ campaign.
Bharti has therefore adopted targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and emissions from its network operations, according to the company’s official statement.
“With this, Airtel joins the league of leading global corporations who have committed to the 1.5°C pathway outlined by the SBTi – a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute, and the World-Wide Fund for Nature,” it said.
Further, the telco is committed to reducing absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 42 percent over the same period, according to the statement.
The company stated that the targets will be achieved through green energy adoption across its network operations, energy-efficient infrastructure and processes. The company will implement sustainable business practices, too.
“Since climate change is the biggest challenge facing humanity, businesses have a fundamental responsibility to contribute to this effort and Airtel has adopted an ambitious target in this direction and will report its progress transparently,” said Vidyut Gulati, director (legal), Bharti Airtel.