In 2024, China Mobile completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
China Mobile has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 200,000a | 220,000a | 220,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 32,260,000a | 35,180,000a | 34,240,000a | |
Total Scope 3 | 339,800a | 361,000a | 406,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 1.4025a | 1.5491a | 1.6344a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Mobile amounted to 32,460,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Mobile decreased by 8.31%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Mobile were 200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2021, China Mobile's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Mobile's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, China Mobile reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,260,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Since 2021, China Mobile's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that China Mobile's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Mobile's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that China Mobile's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2024, China Mobile reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2024, China Mobile reported 339,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of China Mobile includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2024, China Mobile reported total Scope 3 emissions of 339,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2021, China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 24.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that China Mobile's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2024, China Mobile reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
In 2024, the largest contributors to China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, China Mobile reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 142,602 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.4 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, China Mobile reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.06, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, China Mobile ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
China Mobile is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, China Mobile reported a total carbon footprint of 32,799,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.28% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to China Mobile's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 98.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 1.04%.a