China Telecom
China Telecom Corporation Limited, commonly known as China Telecom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Beijing, China (CN). Established in 2000, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. As a key player in the telecommunications industry, China Telecom offers a diverse range of services, including fixed-line and mobile communications, broadband internet, and data centre solutions. With a commitment to innovation, China Telecom has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first companies to roll out 5G services in China. Its core products, characterised by high reliability and extensive coverage, set it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its robust infrastructure and customer-centric approach, China Telecom continues to solidify its position as a top-tier telecommunications provider globally.
DitchCarbon Score
How does China Telecom'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
China Telecom's score of 28 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
China Telecom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China Telecom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,170,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 170,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 15,770,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 200,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 15,570,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, China Telecom has shown a trend of reducing its emissions intensity, with the emissions per unit of total volume of telecommunications services decreasing from approximately 0.00002867 kg CO2e in 2022 to about 0.00002306 kg CO2e in 2023. However, the company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, while China Telecom has made progress in reducing its emissions intensity, the absence of formal reduction targets indicates a need for more structured climate commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 210,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,550,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
China Telecom is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
