Hutchison Whampoa Limited, often referred to simply as Hutchison, is a prominent multinational conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1866, the company has evolved into a diversified enterprise with significant operations across various sectors, including telecommunications, retail, infrastructure, and energy. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Hutchison Whampoa is renowned for its innovative approach to business. The company’s core offerings include mobile telecommunications through its subsidiary 3 Group, retail operations under brands like Watsons, and significant investments in port operations globally. Hutchison has achieved notable milestones, including its strategic expansions and partnerships, solidifying its position as a leader in multiple industries. Its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction sets it apart in a competitive market, making Hutchison Whampoa a key player in the global business landscape.
How does Hutchison Whampoa Limited'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.
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Hutchison Whampoa Limited's score of 19 is lower than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Hutchison Whampoa Limited reported a total scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of approximately 0.022 kg CO2e per USD of revenue. For the previous year, 2022, the emissions intensity remained consistent at about 0.022 kg CO2e per USD. In 2021, the emissions intensity was slightly lower at approximately 0.019 kg CO2e per USD. Notably, the company has not disclosed specific absolute emissions figures for any of these years, nor has it provided data on scope 3 emissions. Hutchison Whampoa Limited is a current subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which may influence its emissions reporting and climate commitments. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Hutchison Whampoa Limited, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, while Hutchison Whampoa Limited has shown stable emissions intensity in its operations, the absence of explicit reduction targets and comprehensive emissions data suggests that further transparency and commitment to climate action could enhance its sustainability profile.
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.
Hutchison Whampoa Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.