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.
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Industry Benchmark
Huawei's score of 53 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Huawei's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Huawei reported total carbon emissions of approximately 468,400,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 441,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 163,360,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 11,770,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 151,590,000 kg CO2e. Notably, in 2021, Huawei's emissions were substantially higher, with Scope 1 at 55,141,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 2,596,855,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions reaching 4,638,800,000 kg CO2e. Huawei has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 47% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2030 across all scopes, starting from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Specific targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Huawei's commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reductions. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., the parent company, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability across its corporate family.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Huawei 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.
