China Telecom Corp Ltd

Common Name
China Telecom
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
277,674
Ticker
601728
Exchange
SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
China Telecom Corp., Ltd. is a leading telecommunications company in China, focused on offering a comprehensive range of services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and va...

China Telecom's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2023, China Telecom has disclosed 1 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into China Telecom ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2025

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Insights into China Telecom's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2023, China Telecom has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions. a

Does China Telecom have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2023, China Telecom has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a

China Telecom's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 59.77% by 2025, compared to a baseline of 45,170,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020. a

China Telecom has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2023 levels falling below the 2025 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule. a

China Telecom's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

202020232025015 M30 M45 M60 MBaselineCurrent (-66%)

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