Philippine Long Distance Telephone
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, commonly known as PLDT, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. Established in 1928, PLDT has evolved into a major player in the telecommunications industry, offering a wide range of services including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband, and digital solutions across the archipelago. With a strong presence in urban and rural areas, PLDT serves millions of customers, making significant strides in expanding its fibre-optic network. The company is renowned for its innovative products, such as PLDT Home Fibr, which delivers high-speed internet connectivity, setting it apart in a competitive market. PLDT's commitment to technological advancement and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a trusted leader in the Philippine telecommunications landscape.
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Philippine Long Distance Telephone's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,588,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 42,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 670,910,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 495,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 1,617,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 42,348,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 707,964,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 566,939,000 kg CO2e. PLDT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their broader decarbonisation roadmap, which underscores their commitment to mitigating climate change impacts. Additionally, they previously initiated a GHG Reduction Program targeting a reduction of 382 tonnes (approximately 3%) of greenhouse gases by the end of 2021, based on 2019 data. Overall, PLDT's emissions data and reduction initiatives highlight their ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve sustainability within the telecommunications sector in the Philippines.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,288,730 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 97,403,900 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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