Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Green Tech
• Women in ICT
• Digital Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• China Mobile International invested over HK$10 billion to build a second data center in Hong Kong, providing 9,000+ racks.
• Du reduced GHG emissions through solar power on cell towers, a smart hybrid power system, a free cooling system, and shutting down 3000 2G sites.
• ZTE's AI-based radio network orchestration solution, Radio Composer, aims to provide optimal user experience and enhance network efficiency.
• China Telecom improved energy efficiency to more than 97% using Huawei's iTelecomPower site energy solution, saving 6,000 kWh of electricity and cutting carbon emissions by 4 metric tons per site annually.
• China Mobile saved more than 4.3 TWh of electricity through energy-saving measures.
• SoftBank aims to reduce GHG emissions to virtually zero by 2050 and is developing next-generation batteries.
• SK Telecom reduced electricity consumption by supporting both 3G and 4G connections with a single type of RAN, saving an estimated 30,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.
• Singtel deployed Ericsson's AIR 3268 radio, saving up to 18% more energy and weighing 40% less than previous generations.

Social Achievements

• Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit focused on the human side of technology and the industry's role in serving people.
• ITU is working to improve lives in Asia’s small island communities and improve the roles of girls and young women in Asian society.
• ITU is addressing the digital divide in Asia Pacific, with a focus on older persons and women.
• True Corporation partnered with Siriraj Hospital to build Thailand’s first and largest public 5G hospital, improving healthcare efficiency and access.
• True Corporation's 5G deployment at Bangkok’s Krungthep-Apiwat Central Smart Station enhances accessibility and safety.
• Various initiatives to empower women in ICT were discussed at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit.

Governance Achievements

• Telecom Review Excellence Awards recognized leading ICT brands and leaders for their achievements.
• ITU CxO meeting addressed topics such as new technologies, regulatory frameworks, and future directions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Significant generational gap in connectivity access in Asia Pacific.
• Digital divide in rural areas and among women.
• High energy consumption in the telecom sector.
• Need for energy-efficient solutions to reduce operational costs and carbon emissions.
• Interoperability challenges in Open RAN.

Mitigation Strategies

• ITU's Smart Island and Smart Village programs.
• Government intervention in terms of policy and investment.
• Industry collaboration to connect unconnected communities.
• Investment in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.
• AI-driven network shutdown solutions, site simplification, equipment integration, and passive cooling.
• Development of energy-efficient antennas and network equipment.
• Collaboration among operators, equipment makers, and device manufacturers to establish 6G standards.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• China Mobile's green procurement initiative.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency improvements, infrastructure development, digital inclusion, and climate action.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ZTE's MC888 PRO 5G CPE
• Huawei's iTelecomPower power-site energy solution
• Energy-efficient antennas

Awards & Recognition

• Telecom Review Excellence Awards

Environmental Metrics

Social Achievements

• Achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 64, a Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) of 97, and a Customer Effort Score (CES) of 90.

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities