Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Development
• Digital Inclusion
• Digital Gender Equality
• Child Online Safety
• Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 100,000 metric tonnes over 10 years (Cellcard, Cambodia)

Social Achievements

• Connected 2.5 million people during Hajj (Saudi Arabia)
• Launched digital learning programs in Indonesia and Maldives (Ooredoo)
• Empowered girls with digital skills through Tech Age Girls initiative (Myanmar, Ooredoo)
• Provided free technology, internet access, and learning experiences to under-resourced students (Verizon Innovative Learning)

Governance Achievements

• Increased radio spectrum allocated for mobile services in Saudi Arabia
• Implemented Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) review in Singapore

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Digital divide widening due to uneven progress on affordability and access
• Lack of digital skills and literacy
• Safety and security concerns online, especially for women and children
• High cost of devices and services
• Lack of infrastructure in rural and remote areas
• Climate change impacts on infrastructure and operations
• Data breaches and cyberattacks
• Disinformation and hate speech online
• Affordability of broadband services due to taxation

Mitigation Strategies

• National broadband plans and strategies
• Universal Service Funds (USFs)
• Public access programs (free Wi-Fi)
• Infrastructure sharing
• Digital skills training programs
• Promoting affordable devices
• Renewable energy solutions for off-grid towers
• Data protection legislation
• Codes of conduct to combat hate speech
• Reviewing and reducing taxes on ICT goods and services

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacts on infrastructure

Opportunities

• ICTs to reduce emissions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 1
• SDG 2
• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 10
• SDG 13
• SDG 16
• SDG 17

Broadband connectivity is a key enabler for achieving the SDGs.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Community
• Environment
• Marketplace

Environmental Achievements

• Continued upgrading power consumption monitoring systems to reduce carbon footprint; deployed rural connectivity in Africa and Brazil using 100% solar energy; installation of EV chargers at several facilities; preparing for deployment of TEMPO instrument to measure air pollution from space; all new satellites use Xenon for propulsion.
• Achieved LEED Gold certification for McLean, Virginia headquarters; obtained Well Health-Safety Rating for McLean and Chicago offices.

Social Achievements

• Connected more than two million unconnected people; introduced a new safety compliance program (SMS); developed future engineers through partnership with Xinabox (MaxIQ); built out additional diversity and inclusion initiatives; donated services to disaster-hit areas; increased participation in women@Intelsat resource group.
• Launched a new emergency response program; executed community outreach initiatives through Intelsat Gives Back program.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Safety Management System (SMS); ensured all employees completed comprehensive compliance training; implemented Intelsat’s Anti-Corruption Compliance Program including TRACE review for third parties; set expectations for managers on their role in building a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 and supply chain challenges slowed down solar panel installation at Paumalu teleport; static percentage of women globally within Intelsat.

Mitigation Strategies

• Re-engineered solar panel installation at Paumalu teleport; continued to expand efforts and activities in diversity and inclusion; all managers were requested to take an inclusive recruitment training course.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Review against global denied party lists; written commitment from suppliers to comply with applicable laws (anti-corruption, diversity, employment, environmental regulations).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Beach erosion

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives such as solar power deployment, use of Xenon propulsion, and TEMPO instrument contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• FlexMove
• IS-40e with TEMPO instrument

Awards & Recognition

• Capacity Media’s “20 Women to Watch in 2021” (Hadeel Fayed)
• MSUA’s “Outstanding Leadership of a Mobile Solution” (FlexMove)
• Global Traveler Magazine’s Best In-Flight Wi-Fi Service

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Communities
• Environment
• Marketplace

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced power consumption through conversion to solar or wind generation at teleports (in progress)
• Extended the life of Intelsat 10-02 satellite for an additional five years using MEV-2, significantly reducing space debris
• Obtained WELL Health and Safety certification for Chicago and Tysons offices

Social Achievements

• Launched two employee resource groups (ERGs): Black Experience at Intelsat and Hispanic Origin and Latin American
• Increased representation of women globally and underrepresented racial groups in the United States
• Partnered with MaxIQ to empower 30 young African students in STEM
• Provided emergency connectivity and financial support following Hurricane Ian and the Tonga volcanic eruption
• Increased staff diversity by 7%

Governance Achievements

• Implemented Intelsat Safe! safety compliance program covering 100% of locations and employees
• Achieved ISO 45001 certification
• Implemented a comprehensive compliance training program for all employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 and supply chain challenges delaying solar array project
• Need for more accurate and comprehensive data tracking on all emissions

Mitigation Strategies

• Solar array project back on track for completion in 2024
• Initiated benchmarking of GHG emissions for Scope I & II, working towards Scope 3 data with suppliers
• Developing a Supplier Code of Conduct for self-reporting and disclosure of GHG emissions data

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Review against global denied party lists
• Written commitment from suppliers to comply with applicable laws (anti-corruption, diversity, employment, environmental)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Outstanding Leadership in Use of a Mobile Solution (MSUA)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Diversity and Inclusion
• Environment
• Community

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon footprint by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, adopting energy-efficient LED lighting, recycling e-waste, and harnessing solar power.
• Partnered with the city of Fuchsstadt Germany to install a solar array at Intelsat teleport
• Finalized renewable energy programs in Hawaii to reduce power consumption by 50%

Social Achievements

• Achieved annual incentive enterprise management goal of filling more than 50% of open roles with diverse candidates, increasing female representation in leadership by 14%.
• Partnered with Live Well to provide comprehensive employee well-being services.
• Connected at least 3 million unconnected people.

Governance Achievements

• Established the ESG Council to ensure sustainability remains at the forefront of decision-making.
• London Office holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditations.
• Chennai office awarded LEED green building certification in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Scope I & II GHG emissions assessment is underway with the scope of our assessment having increased to include global locations.
• Goal to connect 200 additional schools/hospitals is underway.

Mitigation Strategies

• Formalize a reporting program to track all Scope I & II greenhouse emissions
• Continue our effort to convert our teleports to solar or wind power generation

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Working with supply chain leaders to develop a Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• 2Ku in-flight antenna
• GEO/LEO ESA