PLDT Inc
PLDT's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, PLDT 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).
PLDT has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into PLDT's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of PLDT amounted to 713,114 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 PLDT decreased by 4.96%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
PLDT's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PLDT's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of PLDT were 42,204 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has PLDT reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, PLDT's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 93.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), PLDT's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that PLDT's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are PLDT's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, PLDT reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 670,910 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has PLDT reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), PLDT's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that PLDT's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does PLDT use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, PLDT reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
PLDT's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into PLDT's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, PLDT reported 495,356 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 PLDT includes a breakdown across 5 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
PLDT's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are PLDT's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, PLDT reported total Scope 3 emissions of 495,356 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 66.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 33.05% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has PLDT reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, PLDT's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 54.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), PLDT's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.63%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does PLDT disclose?
In 2024, PLDT reported emissions for 5 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 PLDT's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to PLDT's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 194,180 tCO₂e (39.2%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 163,729 tCO₂e (33.05%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 73,172 tCO₂e (14.77%)
PLDT's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into PLDT’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, PLDT reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 42,204 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,737 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.29 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
PLDT's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does PLDT's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, PLDT reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.28, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does PLDT rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, PLDT ranked 5 out of 8 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places PLDT among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into PLDT's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, PLDT reported a total carbon footprint of 1,208,470 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.26% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to PLDT's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 55.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 40.99%.a