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PLDT Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, PLDT Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 483.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 43.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 439.7K 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
483.0K tCO2e/year
2020
Water Usage
475.5K m3/year
2020
Waste
1.2K tons/year
2020
Energy Use
2.6M MWh/year
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 43.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 439.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 483.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 302.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017 | 116.7K tCO2e (PLDT) + 188451.70 tCO2e (Smart) |
| 2016 | 367.0K tonnes CO2e |
| 2015 | 78.7K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Deployment of alternative cooling systems in about 6,000 sites to reduce diesel consumption
- Deployment of fuel cell technology in 200 cell sites to reduce diesel consumption
- 552,820 kilos of used lead acid batteries properly disposed, treated and recycled
- Partnerships with UP Marine Science Institute and Marine Environment Resources Foundation to rehabilitate marine protected areas in 24 sites
- Partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to conserve the Caimpugan Peatlands at Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Deployment of a bioacoustics monitoring system for the protection of the Palawan rainforests, in partnership with the DENR and Huawei
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 3% by the end of 2021
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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