China United Network Communications Ltd
China Unicom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, China Unicom 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 Unicom has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into China Unicom's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Unicom amounted to 13,250,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Unicom decreased by 0.82%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
China Unicom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Unicom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Unicom were 100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has China Unicom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, China Unicom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 56.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), China Unicom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 28.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are China Unicom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, China Unicom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,150,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has China Unicom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, China Unicom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that China Unicom 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), China Unicom's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that China Unicom 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does China Unicom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, China Unicom reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
China Unicom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into China Unicom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, China Unicom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 52,427 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
China Unicom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does China Unicom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, China Unicom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.55 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does China Unicom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, China Unicom ranked 16 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 Unicom among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a