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China Tower

China Tower Corporation Limited, commonly referred to as China Tower, is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 2014, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, positioning itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry. Specialising in the construction and leasing of telecommunications towers, China Tower offers unique services that enhance network coverage and efficiency for mobile operators. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of a vast network of over 1.9 million towers, making it the largest tower company globally. With a strong market position, China Tower is recognised for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability, contributing to the advancement of China's digital infrastructure. Its strategic partnerships and focus on operational excellence further solidify its reputation as a leader in the telecommunications sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does China Tower'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.

15

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

China Tower's score of 15 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

60%

China Tower's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, China Tower reported total carbon emissions of approximately 893,639,560 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 83,655,110 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion sources, and approximately 809,984,450 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity. Over the years, China Tower's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at about 36,209,450 kg CO2e in 2019 and approximately 21,845,230 kg CO2e in 2020. The significant increase in emissions from 2020 to 2023 highlights the company's growing operational scale, with revenue rising from about 11.65 billion USD in 2020 to approximately 13.63 billion USD in 2023. Despite the increase in emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from China Tower. The absence of specific initiatives or commitments suggests a need for enhanced focus on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies within the telecommunications infrastructure sector.

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2018201920202023
Scope 1
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0,000,000
000,000
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Scope 2
33,440,600
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Tower's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is 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. China Tower is headquartered 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 Tower is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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