As part of Globe’s commitment to set science-based targets through the SBTi, the company has identified an interim voluntary reduction target of 4.2% linear annual reduction rate (LARR) for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, pending SBTi verification and approval.
Summary of GHG Emissions in tCO2e
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| FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 Emissiona | 36,362.04 | 51,139.43 | 54,196.75 |
| Fuel Combustion (Stationary)b | 31,649.19 | 41,877.33 | 45,025.25 |
| tCO2 (Carbon Dioxide) | 31,211.93 | 41,298.56 | 44,402.75 |
| tCH4 (Methane) | 3.41 | 4.43 | 4.68 |
| tN2O (Nitrous Oxide) | 433.86 | 574.35 | 617.82 |
| Fuel Combustion (Mobile)c | 4,712.85 | 5,281.63 | 6,300.22 |
| tCO2 (Carbon Dioxide) | 4,656.26 | 5,218.71 | 6,228.12 |
| tCH4 (Methane) | 5.24 | 6.06 | 8.4 |
| tN2O (Nitrous Oxide) | 51.35 | 56.86 | 63.7 |
| Fugitive - Refrigerantsd | 0 | 3,980.47 | 2,871.28 |
| Scope 2 Emissionse | 409,208.43 | 457,302.65 | 431,790.91 |
Location-Basedf | 424,163.82 | 522,939.07 | 517,382.47 |
| Market-Basedg (Based on supplier-specific emission factor) | 409,208.43 | 457,302.65 | 431,790.91 |
| Total Emissions | 445,570.47 | 508,442.08 | 485,987.66 |
| GHG Emissions Intensity (tCO2e/Billion Pesos Gross Service Revenue) | 3,043.76 | 3,339.24 | 3,076.28 |
a. Restated emission values for Stationary and Mobile emissions using the latest emission factors. This includes the equivalent emissions of the respective GHGs: Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) using the latest emission factors derived from BEIS 2022.
b. Stationary emissions are emissions coming from the company’s genset fuel consumption across its network facilities (i.e. core network, cell sites, etc.), corporate offices, and mixed-used facilities. Values for FY 2022 exclude consumption associated with Typhoon Rai (Super Typhoon Odette) and sites ported over to TowerCos in 4Q 2022.
c. Mobile emissions are emissions coming from the company’s owned and leased fleet. The emission factor used was based on the assumption that both diesel and gasoline fuel used are biofuel blends.
d. Fugitive emissions were not previously disclosed. Globe uses cooling systems applicable to each facility (i.e. air, water, refrigerant).
e. Restated values of emissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021 due to an update in the calculation methodology, as aligned with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. Location-based and Market-based emissions are calculated using the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) 2015-2017 National Grid Emission Factors for both non-renewable and renewable energy sources.
f. Values for FY 2022 exclude consumption from sites ported over to TowerCos in 4Q 2022.
g. Market-based emissions exclude all renewable energy consumptions from Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and retired RECs.
Reduction in overall emissions in 2022
Scope 1
Increase in stationary and mobile emissions due to reopening of economy and impact of natural disasters
Scope 2
Decrease due to increase in sites running on renewable energy, energy management system, and sale and transfer of sold towers
In preparation for its SBTi target submission and validation, Globe undertook a comprehensive GHG baseline accounting and validation with South Pole for its 2021 Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The company extended its emissions coverage beyond core telecommunication operations as part of its baselining activities. The full and updated GHG emissions of the Globe Group will be communicated once it has been validated by the SBTi.
Based on the initial results of the accounting, Scope 3 emissions account for approximately 1.8 million tCO2e or ~77% of the total GHG emissions of Globe.
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| Scope 3 Category | Emissions (tCO2e) | Brief Description | Percentage of Total Emissions | Percentage of Total Scope 3 Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased Goods and Servicesa | 1,327,126.00 | Power and communication structures, data processing, hosting and related services, architectural, engineering and related services, other computer-related services, facilities and building management, etc. | 55.8% | 72.3% |
| Capital Goodsa | 294,922.00 | IT devices, power cables, generators, commercial structures, etc. | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| Fuel-And Energy-Related Activitiesb | 166,770.00 | Fuel extraction, production and transportation and grid transmission and distribution losses | 7.0% | 9.1% |
| Upstream Transport | 9,530.00 | Transport from suppliers, transport to customers paid by Globe | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Waste Generated in Operations | 66.00 | Landfilling, recycling, etc. of waste generated in Globe's operations | <0.1% | <0.1% |
| Business Travel | 3,475.00 | Air travel, ground travel, hotel accommodation, etc. | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Employee Commuting | 4,618.00 | Private transport, public transport, teleworking, etc. | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Upstream Leased Assets | 2,779.00 | Electricity consumption of Globe-Owned Stores | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Use of Sold Products | 26,282.00 | Mobile phones, tablets, broadband devices, etc | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products | 42.00 | Disposal and treatment of sold devices, its accessories, manual booklets, and packaging | <0.1% | <0.1% |
| Franchises | 545.00 | Electricity consumption of Globe Premium Dealers | <0.1% | <0.1% |
| Investments | 0.10 | Investments in diversified financials, telecommunication services, etc. | <0.1% | <0.1% |
| Estimated Scope 3 Emissions | 1,836,155.10 |
Emission Reduction Strategies
Direct Emissions Strategies
Utilizing Alternative Power Solutions for Facility Gensets
Deploying Green Network Solutions
Utilizing Alternative Power Solutions for Facility Gensets
Globe sought for sustainable backup power sources for cell towers and piloted hybrid power alternative sources in off-grid and bad-grid sites in Luzon. This solution is composed of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system installed onsite, supported by a traditional diesel generator and/or a battery storage system as necessary. Initial results indicate an average of 50% reduction in diesel genset runtime, greatly reducing fuel consumption and its associated carbon emissions. Globe will be progressively deploying this solution nationwide, including in good-grid sites, to reduce the need for fossil fuel as backup power and augment energy requirements with renewable energy. This increases site uptime and ensures business continuity during times of disasters.
Transitioning to Electric Vehicle
In response to the increased vehicle fuel consumption of Globe during the reopening of the economy and in alignment with the Philippine Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), the company developed its initial EV transition roadmap as it looks to shift its fleet to EV. As a start, Globe partnered with Global Electric Transportation (GET) to pilot EV shuttles for interoffice travel of its employees.
Deploying Green Network Solutions
Since 2014, Globe has been deploying green network solutions that use cleaner fuel with lower emissions, consume less diesel fuel, and provide energy-efficient heat removal compared to their traditional counterparts. In 2022, the company started deploying sodium nickel batteries, a new green energy solution, in its critical sites. This reduces the need for frequent replacements, and, to date, more than half of its core network sites are using it. Since these batteries are 100% recyclable and have a 20-year lifespan, it doubles that of the previously deployed Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery.
To read more about Globe’s Net Zero Journey, please refer to pages 104-112 of the 2022 Globe Integrated Report.
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