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.
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.
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China Mobile's score of 48 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, China Mobile's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 32,460,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 32,260,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 35,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 220,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 35,180,000,000 kg CO2e. China Mobile has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity. The company aims to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 2025, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with their long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The emissions data for China Mobile is cascaded from its parent company, China Mobile Limited, indicating a structured approach to sustainability across its corporate family. The company has also reported a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions intensity per unit of data traffic, with a reduction of about 18.8% from 2020 to 2024. Overall, China Mobile is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its climate commitments and performance.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 240,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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China Mobile is participating in some 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.