China Telecom Corp Ltd
China Telecom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, China Telecom 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, China Telecom has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into China Telecom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Telecom amounted to 14,350,000 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 Telecom decreased by 5.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
China Telecom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Telecom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Telecom were 140,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has China Telecom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, China Telecom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Telecom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are China Telecom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, China Telecom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,210,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has China Telecom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, China Telecom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that China Telecom 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Telecom's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that China Telecom 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does China Telecom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, China Telecom reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
China Telecom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into China Telecom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, China Telecom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 140,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 72,543 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
China Telecom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does China Telecom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, China Telecom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.93 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 Telecom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, China Telecom ranked 18 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places China Telecom among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a