Huawei Sustainability Profile
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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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. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 47% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2030 across all scopes, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. This includes a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032 from a 2022 baseline, and a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. Huawei's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., which also sets the framework for its sustainability initiatives. The company has made significant strides in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a 6% reduction in 2020. The targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Huawei's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with clear targets and a structured plan to reduce emissions significantly in the coming years.
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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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Huawei'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.
Huawei 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.
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