China Telecom
China Telecom Corporation Limited, commonly known as China Telecom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Beijing, China (CN). Established in 2000, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. As a key player in the telecommunications industry, China Telecom offers a diverse range of services, including fixed-line and mobile communications, broadband internet, and data centre solutions. With a commitment to innovation, China Telecom has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first companies to roll out 5G services in China. Its core products, characterised by high reliability and extensive coverage, set it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its robust infrastructure and customer-centric approach, China Telecom continues to solidify its position as a top-tier telecommunications provider globally.
DitchCarbon Score
How does China Telecom's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
China Telecom's score of 51 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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China Telecom's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, China Telecom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,350,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 140,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 14,210,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 15,170,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 170,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and around 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including achieving carbon-neutral operations at its Qinghai branch by 2024 and net zero emissions in its supply chain by 2040. Additionally, China Telecom aims for carbon neutrality across its operations by 2030, with ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity and energy consumption by 2025. Data for emissions is cascaded from its parent company, China Telecom Corporation Limited, which provides a broader context for the company's climate initiatives. The reported figures reflect a commitment to sustainability within the telecommunications sector, aligning with industry standards for emissions reporting and reduction targets.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 210,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,760,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
China Telecom is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
