Philippine Long Distance Telephone
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, commonly known as PLDT, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. Established in 1928, PLDT has evolved into a major player in the telecommunications industry, offering a wide range of services including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband, and digital solutions across the archipelago.
With a strong presence in urban and rural areas, PLDT serves millions of customers, making significant strides in expanding its fibre-optic network. The company is renowned for its innovative products, such as PLDT Home Fibr, which delivers high-speed internet connectivity, setting it apart in a competitive market. PLDT's commitment to technological advancement and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a trusted leader in the Philippine telecommunications landscape.
+31 vs industry average
Philippine Long Distance Telephone’s score of 75 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Philippine Long Distance Telephone's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 41.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 743.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 448.2 million kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target reflects PLDT's commitment to mitigating climate change impacts and aligns with its GHG Reduction Program, which previously aimed for a 3% reduction by the end of 2021. PLDT's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting and does not cascade from any parent organisation. The company continues to enhance its sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
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Philippine Long Distance Telephone’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
40% reduction in Scope 1
The PLDT Group has committed to a 40% reduction of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year, in support of…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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