- Intense competition in the Hong Kong mobile market leading to pricing pressure and increased marketing costs.
- Risk of cyber-attacks against information technology systems.
- Need for compliance with highly regulated mobile industry.
- Uncertainty of tax deductibility of spectrum utilization fee.
- Difficulties in delivering top-quality service in Macau.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 47.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 87 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 47.5K tCO2e/year. 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
47.5K tCO2e/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
108.6K MWh/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| 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). | 87 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 47.5K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 47.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 45.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2020-07 to 2021-06 | 52.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2018-07 to 2019-06 | 55.2K tonne CO2e |
| 2017-07 to 2018-06 | 56.7K tonne CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 36% overall energy efficiency improvement by modernizing base station hardware and software and utilizing an AI-based solution.
- Improved Coefficient of Performance (COP) by 6.15% and reduced power consumption by 6% with new carbon film coating technology on chiller units.
- Partnered with HKBR for recycling of Waste Lead Acid Batteries (WLAB), reusing over 90%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Year-on-year reductions in total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity and total energy consumption intensity.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionCustomer service and satisfactionEmployment and labor practicesHealth and safetyDevelopment and trainingSupply chain managementCustomer data privacy and securityProduct responsibilityAnti-corruption and whistle blowingCommunity