ZTE Earns CDP A List Status for Climate Leadership in 2025
Shenzhen, Monday, 24 February 2025.
ZTE Corporation has been recognized by CDP with an A List status for 2025 due to its comprehensive climate strategies and transparent environmental efforts, highlighting their leadership in sustainability.
Environmental Performance Milestones
ZTE Corporation has demonstrated significant environmental progress in 2024, achieving a remarkable 13.4% year-over-year reduction in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions, alongside absolute electricity savings of 45 million kWh [1]. The company’s commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by its photovoltaic systems, which generate 30 million kWh of electricity annually, while their innovative ‘Carbon Visibility App’ now monitors 83% of major carbon emission categories [1]. This recognition comes shortly after ZTE secured the EcoVadis Gold Medal on January 20, 2025, placing them among the top 4% of companies globally for sustainability excellence [2].
Supply Chain and Industry Leadership
In a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship, ZTE has extended its influence throughout its supply chain, successfully guiding 100 suppliers in completing organizational-level carbon audits and assisting 10 suppliers in establishing concrete carbon reduction targets in 2024 [1][3]. The company’s leadership in climate action is particularly noteworthy as it became the first large-scale ICT tech company in China to receive dual approvals from SBTi for both near-term and long-term net-zero targets in April 2024 [1].
Technological Innovation for Sustainability
ZTE’s environmental impact extends across the technology sector, with their end-to-end green solutions deployed in more than 30 networks worldwide, encompassing over 1.5 million sites and 250,000 data center cabinets [1]. These implementations have helped global operators achieve electricity savings exceeding 10 billion kWh annually [1]. The company has shown measurable progress in product sustainability, with system products achieving an 8.39% reduction in physical intensity during use and maintenance, while terminal products recorded a 5.02% year-over-year decrease in absolute emissions across their lifecycle [1].
Industry Recognition and Future Outlook
The company’s environmental leadership has garnered multiple accolades, including selection for the FTSE4Good Index Series for the ninth consecutive year and inclusion in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series for the thirteenth year [1]. At the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024, ZTE secured both the ‘Theme Award’ and the ‘Outstanding ESG Performance of H-Share Companies’ [1]. The company continues to expand its sustainable practices, implementing innovative 5G+ green solutions across 15 key sectors, including steel, electronics manufacturing, transportation, and energy, creating more than 100 innovative application scenarios [1].