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ZTE Corporation, commonly referred to as ZTE, is a leading player in the radio, television, and communication equipment industry, headquartered in Shenzhen, CN. Founded in 1985, ZTE has established itself as a key innovator in telecommunications, providing a wide range of products and services, including network infrastructure, mobile devices, and smart city solutions.
With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ZTE has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first companies to launch 5G technology commercially. Its commitment to research and development sets ZTE apart, enabling the delivery of cutting-edge solutions that enhance connectivity and communication. Recognised for its contributions to the global telecom landscape, ZTE continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on sustainable innovation.
+59 vs industry average
Zte’s score of 97 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Communication Equipment Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Communication Equipment Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
For the reporting year 2025, ZTE Corporation, operating in the Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32) industry and headquartered in CN, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49.3 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 49.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 385 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority, with approximately 46.9 billion kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 1.6 billion kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and about 388 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 51.1 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 43.1 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, roughly 393.6 million kg CO2e in Scope 2, and a significant 50.7 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Notable Scope 3 categories for 2024 included approximately 48.6 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1.4 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
ZTE Corporation's climate commitments include aiming for operational carbon neutrality by 2040 and net-zero emissions by 2050. As a near-term goal, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 52% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, ZTE Corporation aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 52% per Terabyte throughput by 2030, also from a 2021 baseline. The company also has long-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 and maintain these reductions through 2050, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
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2030
52% reduction in Scope 2
ZTE Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 52% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
ZTE Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040.
2050
ZTE Corporation commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions acro…
ZTE Corporation commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.
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