China Mobile
China Mobile Limited, headquartered in Beijing, CN, is a leading telecommunications provider in the world, renowned for its extensive mobile network and innovative services. Founded in 1997, the company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the largest mobile operator by subscriber base globally. Operating primarily in mainland China, China Mobile offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice, data, and broadband services. Its unique selling proposition lies in its advanced 5G network and comprehensive digital solutions, catering to both individual and enterprise customers. With a strong market position, China Mobile has consistently been recognised for its technological advancements and customer service excellence, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the telecommunications industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does China Mobile'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
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
China Mobile's score of 40 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
China Mobile's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China Mobile reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,400,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 220,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 35,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions included 70,500,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 290,500,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Over the years, China Mobile has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company achieved total emissions of about 33,820,000,000 kg CO2e, which included 240,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 33,580,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions compared to 2020, where emissions were approximately 34,150,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by China Mobile. The company has not reported any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal reduction commitments. As a major telecommunications provider, China Mobile's emissions and climate strategies are critical in the context of global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 240,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,910,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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 Mobile is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
