Philippine Long Distance Telephone
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, commonly known as PLDT, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. Established in 1928, PLDT has evolved into a major player in the telecommunications industry, offering a wide range of services including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband, and digital solutions across the archipelago. With a strong presence in urban and rural areas, PLDT serves millions of customers, making significant strides in expanding its fibre-optic network. The company is renowned for its innovative products, such as PLDT Home Fibr, which delivers high-speed internet connectivity, setting it apart in a competitive market. PLDT's commitment to technological advancement and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a trusted leader in the Philippine telecommunications landscape.
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Philippine Long Distance Telephone's score of 21 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Philippine Long Distance Telephone's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 712,704,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 45,835,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 666,870,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, such as 2020, when total emissions were about 482,951,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, PLDT disclosed emissions across all three scopes, totalling approximately 463,863,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 40,091,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 423,772,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing significantly to their overall footprint. Notably, Scope 3 emissions included various categories such as capital goods and waste generated in operations. Despite the increase in emissions in 2023, PLDT has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to report its emissions data, reflecting its commitment to transparency in environmental impact, but lacks defined strategies for emissions reduction at this time.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 268,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 290,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Philippine Long Distance Telephone 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.
