MTR Corp Ltd
MTR's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, MTR 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).
MTR has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into MTR's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MTR amounted to 952,010 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 MTR decreased by 14.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
MTR's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MTR's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of MTR were 44,590 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has MTR reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MTR's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.42%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), MTR's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are MTR's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, MTR reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 907,420 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has MTR reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MTR's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 21.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), MTR's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 15.66% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does MTR use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, MTR reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
MTR's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into MTR's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, MTR reported 1,636,828 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 MTR includes a breakdown across 8 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 chain a
MTR's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MTR's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, MTR reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,636,828 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 91.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has MTR reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MTR's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), MTR's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that MTR 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does MTR disclose?
In 2024, MTR reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of MTR's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to MTR's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 721,816 tCO₂e (44.1%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 285,843 tCO₂e (17.46%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 254,509 tCO₂e (15.55%)
MTR's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into MTR’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, MTR reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 44,590 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,727 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
MTR's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does MTR's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, MTR reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 70.72 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does MTR rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, MTR ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places MTR among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into MTR's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, MTR reported a total carbon footprint of 2,588,838 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.6% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to MTR's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 35.05%. a