- Policy and regulation risk related to carbon trading and renewable energy requirements
- Technology risks related to energy consumption of datacenters and base stations
- Acute risks from extreme weather events
- Chronic risks from rising temperatures affecting equipment
China Telecom Corporation Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, China Telecom Corporation Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.17 million tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 0.17 million tons CO2e; Scope 2: 15.00 million tons CO2e. 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
15.17 million tons CO2e
2023
Water Usage
40.07 million tons
2023
Waste
23.1K tons (non-hazardous) + 21633.22 tons (hazardous) + 26098.87 tons (electronic)
2023
Energy Use
28.2M MWh
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). | 0.17 million tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.00 million tons CO2e |
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 | 15.17 million tons CO2e |
| 2021 | Reduced by 6 million tons CO2e/year |
| 2020 | 13.76 million tons CO2e |
| 2019 | 13.55 million tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 13 million tons
- Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of total volume of telecommunications services decreased by 19.6% year-on-year
- Consumption volume of green electricity exceeded 1.1 billion kWh, a nearly 3-fold year-on-year increase
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve carbon-neutral operation of Qinghai (branch) by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero emissions in the supply chain of Qinghai (branch) by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Digital EmpowermentGreen DevelopmentSecurity DevelopmentInclusive DevelopmentModern Governance