China United Network Communications Ltd
China Unicom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
China Unicom has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into China Unicom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of China Unicom amounted to 13,000,000 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 Unicom decreased by 1.89%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of China Unicom were 110,000 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 52.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), China Unicom's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are China Unicom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, China Unicom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,890,000 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.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, China Unicom reported 33,700 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 Unicom includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
China Unicom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are China Unicom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, China Unicom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 33,700 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
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does China Unicom disclose?
In 2024, China Unicom reported emissions for 1 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 Unicom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to China Unicom's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 33,700 tCO₂e (100%)
China Unicom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into China Unicom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, China Unicom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 110,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 53,383 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.06 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 2024, China Unicom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.6, 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 2024, China Unicom 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 Unicom among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into China Unicom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, China Unicom reported a total carbon footprint of 13,033,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.63% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to China Unicom's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 98.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.84%.a