Zte
ZTE Corporation, commonly known as ZTE, is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, headquartered in Shenzhen, China (CN). Founded in 1985, ZTE has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, focusing on areas such as wireless, broadband, and terminal equipment. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ZTE is renowned for its innovative products, including 5G infrastructure and smart devices, which are distinguished by their advanced technology and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first to commercialise 5G technology, solidifying its position as a market leader. ZTE's commitment to research and development has earned it numerous accolades, making it a trusted partner for operators and enterprises worldwide.
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Zte's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Zte's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ZTE Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 65,455,341,760 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 45,218,370 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 459,217,880 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 64,950,905,510 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060 across all scopes. ZTE has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 52% per terabyte throughput within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, maintaining this level through 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. The company has made strides in operational efficiency, achieving over a 50% improvement in production efficiency since 2019, which has resulted in a reduction of approximately 12,608 tonnes CO2e in emissions. ZTE's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its alignment with science-based targets, ensuring that its emissions reduction strategies are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,931,020 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 173,372,330 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Zte 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.
