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Huawei

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., commonly known as Huawei, is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) solutions, headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Founded in 1987, Huawei has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and Africa. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, including smartphones, network equipment, and cloud computing solutions. Huawei's commitment to research and development has led to numerous breakthroughs, positioning it as a pioneer in 5G technology. With a strong market presence, Huawei has consistently ranked among the top smartphone manufacturers worldwide, showcasing its ability to blend cutting-edge technology with user-centric design.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Huawei'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.

48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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

Huawei's score of 48 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

97%

Huawei's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Huawei reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,520,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 39,119,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,479,939,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,019,061,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 40,857,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 1,562,371,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 1,041,135,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Huawei has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 47% reduction in its carbon footprint across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company aspires to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Huawei's dedication to reducing its environmental impact while promoting a low-carbon digital energy future.

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20222023
Scope 1
40,857,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
1,562,371,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
1,041,135,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Huawei's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. Huawei 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.

Huawei 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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