Climate Change Data

CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,799,509 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:14,410 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:378,050 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,407,049 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:44%
Total Energy Consumption:1,584,661 MWh/year
Water Consumption:97,515 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,986 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Digital Inclusion
  • Digital Safety
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Privacy
  • Responsible Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Total scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased by 18% against the baseline year of 2020, primarily driven by increased renewable electricity in Wind Tre.
  • Total percentage of renewable energy consumption for CKHGT grew from 29% in 2021 to 44% in 2022.
  • 3 Denmark achieved 100% renewable electricity in 2022.
  • 3 Sweden expanded its device take-back programme ‘3Återvinn’ to include routers and extend it to include business customers, achieving a 160% increase in take-back volumes from 2021-2022.
  • Wind Tre and 3 Sweden launched the 100% carbon neutral ‘Eco-SIM’, made from recycled plastic.

Social Achievements

  • Recognition for employer brand and experience across all markets, including ‘Employee Experience Champion’ in Austria, ‘Career Company’ in Sweden, and ‘Top Employer Italy’ for the fifth consecutive year.
  • Wind Tre became the first telecommunications company in the world to obtain certification from the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation.
  • 3 UK donated 1 million GB of data to the National Databank in partnership with Good Things Foundation, enabling connectivity for 40,000 digitally excluded individuals.
  • 3 UK and 3 Ireland launched a ‘Digital Academy’, offering employees the opportunity to develop digital skills through e-learning, mentoring, events and professional qualifications.

Governance Achievements

  • Wind Tre launched innovative ‘bite-sized’ data privacy training in collaboration with experts.
  • The Cybersecurity Working Group launched a new programme of benchmarking and monitoring cybersecurity preparedness.
  • Wind Tre expanded its Integrated Management System with two new standards related to energy and GHG management – ISO 50001 and ISO 14064.
  • 3 UK was awarded a ‘Gold Medal’ from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents for achieving five gold awards in consecutive years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero target in line with the Net-Zero Standard (to be validated by SBTi).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net-zero in operations (scope 1 and 2) by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, versus a 2020 baseline
  • Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, versus a 2020 baseline
  • 3 Denmark aims for 40% gender representation on the Board of Directors and management by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Ongoing pandemic recovery, monetary, fiscal and geopolitical uncertainties.
  • Tight labour market conditions across its markets, particularly in customer service roles, and challenges associated with attracting females to technical roles.
  • Increasing data traffic and its impact on energy consumption.
  • Managing climate risks and impacts.
  • Managing scope 3 emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction (Scope 1 & 2 by 50% and Scope 3 by 42% by 2030).
  • Increased use of renewable energy.
  • Energy efficiency improvements in networks and data centers.
  • Supplier engagement to reduce value chain emissions.
  • Investment in employee wellbeing programs.
  • Initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent.
  • Enhanced cybersecurity measures.
  • Robust data privacy policies and procedures.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • CKHGT Supplier Code of Conduct
  • EcoVadis assessments
  • Sustainable procurement programs in UK and Ireland

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Hydrological, geological and seismic risks
Transition Risks
  • Energy market conditions
Opportunities
  • Increasing use of renewable energy
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEX ESG Guide, TCFD, GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064-1, EQUAL-SALARY Foundation

Third-party Assurance: KPMG LLP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-SIM
  • Refurbished devices
  • Sustainable mobile accessories

Awards & Recognition

  • Top Employer Italy (Wind Tre)
  • Diversity Leader in Europe 2023 (Wind Tre)
  • Career Company (3 Sweden)
  • Employee Experience Champion (3 Austria)
  • Gold Medal from RoSPA (3 UK)