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Cht Sustainability Profile

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Cht, officially known as CHT Group, is a leading telecommunications and technology service provider headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1996, the company has significantly expanded its operations across Asia, focusing on delivering innovative solutions in the telecommunications industry. Cht is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including mobile and fixed-line communications, broadband internet, and cloud computing solutions. What sets Cht apart is its commitment to integrating advanced technologies, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction. With a strong market position, Cht has achieved numerous accolades for its contributions to the telecommunications sector, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider. The company continues to evolve, embracing digital transformation to meet the ever-changing needs of its diverse clientele.

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96

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Cht's score of 96 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

96%

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Cht's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,315,116.6 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 604,979,486.6 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and about 1,765,032,120.2 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045. Chunghwa Telecom has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% from a 2021 baseline. Long-term goals include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045. In 2022, the company achieved a 9.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2020 levels, equating to approximately 714,000 metric tons of CO2e. Chunghwa Telecom is committed to the RE100 initiative, targeting 100% renewable energy by 2040. All emissions data is sourced directly from Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.

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2014201520162018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
24,036,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000.0
00,000,000.0
00,000,000.0
Scope 2
815,138,800
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000.0
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000.0
000,000,000
000,000,000.0
000,000,000.0
Scope 3
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-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000.0
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000.0
0,000,000,000.0

How Carbon Intensive is Cht's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cht's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cht's Location?

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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 Cht is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Cht's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cht's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 34% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 35% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
35%
Capital Goods
30%
Downstream Leased Assets
14%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
7%
Upstream Leased Assets
5%
Use of Sold Products
5%
Investments
3%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Cht's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Cht has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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