SBTi approves Eutelsat’s greenhouse gas reductions targets
January 28, 2025
Eutelsat has announced that its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi has recognised the Group’s scope 1 and 2 targets as aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory, in line with the Paris Agreement. The approved targets include:
- A 50 per cent absolute reduction in energy-related GHG emissions (Scopes 1+2) by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year.
- A 52 per cent reduction in carbon intensity per Satellite Mbit (Scope 3) by 2030, within the same timeframe.
Jean-Hubert Lenotte, Chief Strategy and Resources Officer and Executive Committee Member of Eutelsat Group, commented: “This validation by the SBTi underscores our commitment to addressing the urgent environmental challenges of our time. At Eutelsat Group, the protection of the environment on Earth and in Space is at the heart of our CSR mission and strategy, driving us to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to global efforts against climate change. Today’s milestone reinforces our role as a responsible player in the space industry, taking concrete action to reduce emissions and support climate action.”
In 2024, Eutelsat Group says it achieved significant milestones in its environmental strategy, including the implementation of new solar panel programmes at its teleports in Mexico, alongside expanding similar initiatives in Italy and Portugal. Additionally, it made substantial progress by transitioning to green energy contracts, further solidifying our commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and advancing sustainable practices across operations.