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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.

40

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

China Mobile's score of 40 is higher than 88% 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 Mobile's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, China Mobile reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,400,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 220,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 35,180,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting were about 70,500,000 kg CO2e and 290,500,000 kg CO2e, respectively. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 34,460,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 220,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 34,240,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year included about 34,700,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 371,300,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Comparatively, in 2021, total emissions were approximately 33,820,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 240,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 33,580,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included about 47,200,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 402,400,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. China Mobile has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions intensity per unit of data traffic, with figures of 13.0 kg CO2e/TB in 2023, 15.0 kg CO2e/TB in 2022, and 18.0 kg CO2e/TB in 2021. This indicates a commitment to improving efficiency and reducing carbon emissions over time.

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Scope 1
240,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
33,910,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Mobile's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for China Mobile is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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