PCCW Ltd

Common Name
PCCW
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
14,400
Ticker
8
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
PCCW Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications and related services in Hong Kong, Mainland and other parts of China, Singapore, and internationally. It operates through HKT ...

PCCW's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, PCCW 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).

However, PCCW has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind PCCW’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. PCCW's ESG Report 2024
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b. PCCW's ESG Report 2023
b. PCCW's ESG Report 2023
c. PCCW's ESG Report 2022
c. PCCW's ESG Report 2022

Insights into PCCW's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PCCW amounted to 146,030.96 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 PCCW decreased by 3.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

PCCW's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e-11%-34%+17%+8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are PCCW's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of PCCW were 5,477.64 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has PCCW reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, PCCW's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), PCCW's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are PCCW's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, PCCW reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 140,553.32 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has PCCW reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, PCCW's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 38.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), PCCW's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that PCCW 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does PCCW use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, PCCW reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

PCCW's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into PCCW's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, PCCW reported 801.01 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 PCCW includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

PCCW's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202403507001.05 k1.4 ktCO2e0%-16%-6%-18%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are PCCW's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, PCCW reported total Scope 3 emissions of 801.01 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has PCCW reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, PCCW's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 36.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), PCCW's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

Insights into PCCW’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, PCCW reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,477.64 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,836 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

PCCW's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5501,00010,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GLiberty GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,342Scope 1 Intensity: 2.39 tCO2e/$MTata CommunicationsYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,691Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MChina Unicom Hong KongYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,112Scope 1 Intensity: 1.89 tCO2e/$MTurk TelekomunikasyonYear: 2023Scope 1: 109,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,391Scope 1 Intensity: 32.17 tCO2e/$MIndus TowersYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,381,756 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,526Scope 1 Intensity: 391.92 tCO2e/$MHKT Trust and HKTYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,314 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,475Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MTelkom SA SOCYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,249Scope 1 Intensity: 29.43 tCO2e/$MCITIC Telecom InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 626 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MCelcomDigiYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,836Scope 1 Intensity: 15.45 tCO2e/$MTelephone and Data SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,160Scope 1 Intensity: 5.65 tCO2e/$MBezeq Israeli TelecommunicationYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,796 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 9.82 tCO2e/$MMaxisYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,356Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MTim SA (brazil)Year: 2023Scope 1: 11,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,914Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MSpark New Zealand LtdYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,732 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,209Scope 1 Intensity: 2.14 tCO2e/$MIndosatYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,474Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MInternet Initiative JapanYear: 2024Scope 1: 516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,823Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MXLSMART Telecom SejahteraYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,095Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MMagyar Telekom TavkozlesiYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6Scope 1 Intensity: 2,299.51 tCO2e/$M1&1Year: 2023Scope 1: 1,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,535Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$M3 Hong KongYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 616Scope 1 Intensity: 3.98 tCO2e/$MTurkcell Iletisim HizmetleriYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,655 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,713Scope 1 Intensity: 2.26 tCO2e/$MGMO Internet GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MSinchYear: 2023Scope 1: 540 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,850Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MGGGrupo TelevisaYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,348Scope 1 Intensity: 11.67 tCO2e/$MEtihad EtisalatYear: 2024Scope 1: 176,452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,847Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MPCCWYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,836Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$M

How does PCCW's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, PCCW reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.26 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does PCCW rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, PCCW ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

PCCW is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into PCCW's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, PCCW reported a total carbon footprint of 146,831.97 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.2% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to PCCW's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 95.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.73%. a

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