- Oversupply situation of transponders and significant price pressure in the satellite transponder market
- Fierce market competition from LEO operator Starlink
- Difficulties in customer payment due to economic downturn, fiscal budget tightening, strong US dollar, and foreign exchange shortages
- Potential impact of 5G implementation on C-band frequency
- Risks of satellite in-orbit failure
APT Satellite Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, APT Satellite Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.1M kg CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 29.3K kg CO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.0M kg CO2e/year; Scope 3: 72.4K kg CO2e/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
4.1M kg CO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
800 m3/year
2023
Waste
5.92 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
10.4M kWh/year
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). | 29.3K kg CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.0M kg CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 72.4K kg CO2e/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 | 4.1M kg CO2e/year |
| 2021 | 5.4M kg CO2-eq/year |
| 2019 | 3.1M kg CO2-eq/year |
| 2016 | 2.1M kg CO2-eq (H1 2016); 2067482 kg CO2-eq (H2 2016) |
| 2014 | 2.1M Kg CO2 – eq |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy consumption by 6.0%
- Maintained electromagnetic radiation emissions significantly lower than the threshold value of 0.4 W/m2
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ComplianceEmployment ComplianceOperational ComplianceAir Pollutant ManagementFleet Emissions ManagementWastewater ManagementGreenhouse Gas EmissionWaste ManagementEnergy ConsumptionUse of Water ResourcesGreen Energy ProjectUse of Raw Materials and Packaging MaterialsEcological ProtectionResponding to Climate ChangePrevention and Handling of Environmental IncidentsEmployees’ Remuneration and BenefitsEmployees’ Working Hours and Rest PeriodDiversity and Equal OpportunityOccupational Health and SafetyTraining and EducationPrevention of Child Labour and Forced LabourProcurement PracticesQuality ManagementCustomer Health and SafetyResponsible Sales and MarketingCustomer Service ManagementIntellectual Property ProtectionResearch and DevelopmentInformation SecurityCustomer Privacy ProtectionAnti-corruptionCharityPromotion of Community DevelopmentPoverty AlleviationRadiation ManagementManaging Environmental Risks of Supply ChainManaging Social Risks of Supply Chain