Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., commonly known as Huawei, is a leading global provider of computer and related services, with its headquarters situated in China (CN). Since its founding in 1987, Huawei has grown to become a prominent player in the technology industry, specialising in telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and enterprise solutions. The company operates across major regions worldwide, including Asia, Europe, and the Americas, serving a diverse range of clients and industries.
Huawei's core offerings include advanced networking infrastructure, smartphones, and cloud computing services, distinguished by their innovation and quality. Over the years, Huawei has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming one of the world's largest telecom equipment manufacturers and a key contributor to 5G development. Its market position is characterised by a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to expanding digital connectivity globally.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Huawei's reported carbon emissions
Huawei, headquartered in China, operates within the computer and related services industry. The company has established ambitious climate commitments, including a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.
For emissions data, Huawei reported the following for recent years:
- 2024: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38,962,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,434,087,000 kg CO2e.
- 2023: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 39,119,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,479,939,000 kg CO2e.
- 2022: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 40,857,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,562,371,000 kg CO2e.
- 2021: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 55,141,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,596,855,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 4,638,800,000 kg CO2e.
Huawei has set a near-term target to achieve a 47% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2030, compared to a 2020 baseline. This target applies to all scopes of emissions.
Further, Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd., a subsidiary within the Huawei group, has committed to the following Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals:
- A 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2032, from a 2022 base year.
- A 58.14% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per million CNY value added by 2032, from a 2022 base year.
- An absolute reduction of 90% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2022 base year.
- An absolute reduction of 90% in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2040.
- A commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040.
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Huawei’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co
Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040.
2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2022 base year.
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2022 base year.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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