Climate Change Data

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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2020)

Reporting Period: 2019-2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Energy Efficiency

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions/TB in network infrastructure by 83% in 2 years and 92% in 4 years (Bharti Airtel)
  • Over 5,000 tons of e-waste recycled (Bharti Airtel)
  • Over 3250 solar-enabled towers deployed (Bharti Airtel)
  • Reduced CO2 emissions/ft2 in facilities and CO2 emissions/rack in data centers (Bharti Airtel)
  • Increased RET procurement by over 90 Mn units per annum, saving over 73,000 tons of CO2 emission/annum (Bharti Airtel)
  • Reduced 23.6 million liters of diesel in network infrastructure (Bharti Airtel)
  • Saved over 2500 MWh of electricity in facilities (Bharti Airtel)
  • 43% reduction of total annual per unit energy consumption of information flow (China Mobile)
  • 69% increment in the rate of green packaging (China Mobile)
  • Reduction of 2.21 billion units in annual power consumption (China Mobile)

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions intensity per TB by 90% (Bharti Airtel)
  • 10% reduction in direct emission, Diesel and energy consumption, 50% increase RET usage (Bharti Airtel)
  • 15% and 10% reduction of total energy consumption per unit of information flow and per unit of telecom business respectively by 2020 (China Mobile)
  • 60% or more green packaging ratio by 2020 (China Mobile)
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Low ARPU and revenue in Indian telecom industry
  • High levies and taxes on TSPs
  • Lack of infrastructure and unstable grid power system
  • Low penetration in rural areas
  • Limited spectrum availability for 5G
  • Health and environmental concerns regarding EMF radiation
  • Huge investment in next-generation technologies with low returns
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adoption of energy-efficient equipment and innovative technologies
  • Using renewable energy sources (solar, wind, etc.)
  • Infrastructure sharing among TSPs
  • Improving grid supply and making it available in rural areas
  • Better network planning and optimization
  • Standardization of equipment, testing, and certification
  • Efficient manufacturing processes
  • Monitoring and reporting of carbon footprint
  • Government initiatives to promote green telecom

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Green procurement and logistics (China Mobile)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Renewable energy adoption
  • Energy-efficient technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

Initiatives contribute to reducing energy consumption, promoting renewable energy, and mitigating climate change.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Camouflaged 4G ground-based masts (RJIL)
  • Li-ion batteries (RJIL)
  • Solar-based solutions (RJIL)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed