Huawei Sustainability Profile
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., commonly known as Huawei, is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) solutions, headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Founded in 1987, Huawei has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and Africa. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, including smartphones, network equipment, and cloud computing solutions. Huawei's commitment to research and development has led to numerous breakthroughs, positioning it as a pioneer in 5G technology. With a strong market presence, Huawei has consistently ranked among the top smartphone manufacturers worldwide, showcasing its ability to blend cutting-edge technology with user-centric design.
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Huawei's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Huawei reported total carbon emissions of approximately 468,400,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 441,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 163,360,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 11,770,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 151,590,000 kg CO2e. Huawei has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 47% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2030, based on 2020 levels. This target applies to all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1 and 2, and is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The company has also established long-term targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and a similar 90% reduction for Scope 3 emissions. The emissions data for Huawei is cascaded from its parent company, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., which provides the foundational metrics for its sustainability reporting. This corporate family relationship underscores Huawei's commitment to aligning its operations with global climate goals.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Huawei's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Huawei has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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