China Mobile Ltd
China Mobile's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into China Mobile's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Mobile amounted to 35,400,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Mobile increased by 2.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
China Mobile's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Mobile's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Mobile were 220,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has China Mobile reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, China Mobile's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), China Mobile's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that China Mobile's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are China Mobile's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, China Mobile reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,180,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has China Mobile reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does China Mobile use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, China Mobile reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
China Mobile's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into China Mobile's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, China Mobile reported 361,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
China Mobile's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, China Mobile reported total Scope 3 emissions of 361,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has China Mobile reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 19.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does China Mobile disclose?
In 2023, China Mobile reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 290,500 tCOâ‚‚e (80.47%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 70,500 tCOâ‚‚e (19.53%)
China Mobile's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into China Mobile's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, China Mobile reported a total carbon footprint of 35,761,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.57% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to China Mobile's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 98.38% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 1.01%.