China Mobile Ltd

Common Name
China Mobile
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
455,405
Ticker
600941
Exchange
SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
China Mobile Ltd. is a leading telecommunications company that offers comprehensive mobile services to a broad customer base. As the world's largest mobile network operator by subscribers, it provides...

China Mobile's GHG Emissions Data Preview

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.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind China Mobile’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. China Mobile's Sustainability Report 2024
a. China Mobile's Sustainability Report 2024
b. China Mobile's Sustainability Report 2023
b. China Mobile's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into China Mobile's Operational Emissions

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

China Mobile's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are China Mobile's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Mobile were 200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has China Mobile reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

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. a b

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

What are China Mobile's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, China Mobile reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,260,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

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. a b

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

What methodology does China Mobile use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, China Mobile reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

China Mobile's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into China Mobile's Value Chain Emissions

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

China Mobile's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions?

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

Has China Mobile reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

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. a b

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does China Mobile disclose?

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.

What are the main sources of China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to China Mobile's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 259,300 tCO₂e (76.31%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 80,500 tCO₂e (23.69%)

China Mobile's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(23.7%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(76.3%)

Insights into China Mobile’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

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

China Mobile's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51002,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DCAChina TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 140,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 72,543Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MChina TowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,584Scope 1 Intensity: 3.48 tCO2e/$MInkeverse GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 6 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,045Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MNetease Cloud MusicYear: 2023Scope 1: 598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,208Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MChina UnicomYear: 2023Scope 1: 100,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 52,427Scope 1 Intensity: 1.91 tCO2e/$MDDDamai Entertainment HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 464 tCO2eRevenue: $M 762Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MNetDragon Websoft HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 58 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,091Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MiDreamSky Technology HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 15 tCO2eRevenue: $M 295Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MCCChina Communications ServicesYear: 2024Scope 1: 263,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,374Scope 1 Intensity: 11.76 tCO2e/$MXDYear: 2023Scope 1: 716 tCO2eRevenue: $M 522Scope 1 Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e/$MChina LiteratureYear: 2024Scope 1: 45 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,209Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MWinshareYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,117 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,645Scope 1 Intensity: 1.89 tCO2e/$MTencent HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,466 tCO2eRevenue: $M 98,489Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MNetEaseYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,010Scope 1 Intensity: 4.69 tCO2e/$MWeiboYear: 2023Scope 1: 126 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,760Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MTencent MusicYear: 2024Scope 1: 112 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,240Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MAAAutohomeYear: 2023Scope 1: 362 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,011Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MMeituYear: 2024Scope 1: 68 tCO2eRevenue: $M 501Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MCMGE Technology GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 20 tCO2eRevenue: $M 401Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MKuaishou TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,885Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MChina MobileYear: 2024Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 142,602Scope 1 Intensity: 1.40 tCO2e/$M

How does China Mobile's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, China Mobile reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.43 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does China Mobile rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, China Mobile ranked 15 out of 20 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

Insights into China Mobile's Total Carbon Footprint

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

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