China Tower Corporation Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2024-01 to 2024-06)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:691,491.18 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:98,084.01 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:593,407.17 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,405,067.59 MWh/year
Water Consumption:971,966.56 tons/year
Waste Generated:6,900 tons/year (2,568.38 tons hazardous, 4,330.07 tons non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:7.99 tCO2e/million RMB (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Community Investment
- Supply Chain Management
- Safety
- Product Responsibility
- Anti-Corruption
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions through various initiatives including tower sharing, renewable energy adoption, and waste recycling.
- Constructed 15,000 clean energy sites, primarily solar.
- Utilized 510,000 sets of second-life batteries (3GWh) across 250,000 base stations.
Social Achievements
- Provided communication support for 2,753 emergency and major events.
- Supported telecommunications universal service projects.
- Contributed to rural revitalization through various initiatives.
- Conducted 1,202 youth volunteer activities with 3,184 participants.
- Implemented employee wellbeing initiatives including various activities and benefits.
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust ESG management system with board oversight.
- Implemented anti-corruption measures and training.
- Strengthened risk management and internal control systems.
- Enhanced information security and data security systems.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Support the national “carbon peak” and “carbon neutrality” goals through various initiatives.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the automatic energy-saving control rate of base station air conditioners to 80% by 2022.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce per capita electricity consumption at China Tower Industrial Park by 3% by the end of 2022.
- Reduce per capita water consumption at China Tower Industrial Park by 3% by the end of 2022.
- Achieve 100% transfer of classified waste within 24 hours in China Tower Industrial Park by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change related risks such as extreme weather events damaging infrastructure.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Increasing energy consumption due to 5G deployment.
- Maintaining high safety standards across a large and geographically dispersed workforce.
Mitigation Strategies
- Weather-resistant infrastructure design.
- Development of alternative sourcing strategies.
- Adoption of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies.
- Implementation of robust safety management systems, training programs, and risk mitigation strategies.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Deepening centralized procurement.
- Strengthening supplier environmental and social risk management.
- Implementing a supplier negative behavior management and post-evaluation system.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events damaging infrastructure.
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes related to energy consumption and environmental protection.
- Market shifts towards renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services.
- Expansion of renewable energy adoption.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- 750V high-voltage DC remote supply system.
- Outdoor integrated power supply solutions.
- Modular power supply V2.0.
- Differentiated backup power and battery controllers.
- Innovative low-cost tower structures.
Awards & Recognition
- 2021 Fortune Global 500
- 2021 Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition Annual Listed Company
- 2021 The Asset ESG Corporate Awards
- 2021 China Electronic Information Industry Association Enterprise Data Management Capability Excellent Practice Case Award
- 2021 China International Big Data Industry Expo Excellent Scientific and Technological Achievement Award
- 2021 China Communications Standardization Association Science and Technology Award (Second Prize)
Reporting Period: 2024-01 to 2024-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:30 million tons reduction
ESG Focus Areas
- Green Development
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Saved more than RMB200 billion in investment and reducing carbon emissions by approximately 30 million tons; increased the application scale of clean energy such as photovoltaics in base stations
- Implemented “co-share and co-build” policy, promoted energy conservation and carbon reduction
Social Achievements
- Carried out emergency rescue work for extreme weather conditions, ensure the first time to clear the "communication lifelines"; utilized Smart Tower platform to assist in disaster prevention and reduction for people's livelihood
- Continuously improved the construction of communication infrastructure in remote areas and impoverished towns; promoted network coverage in western regions
- Deepening inclusive services, eliminating the digital divide
Governance Achievements
- Clear governance structure: The authorities and responsibilities of each governance entity are clear, coordinated and effective
- Good information disclosure system: Important information was disclosed in a true, accurate and complete manner to protect the right to information for all investors
- Sound risk and compliance internal control management system: Improved risk and internal control system to ensure the Company's operational stability and sustainability