CK Hutchison — in detail

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Data by year· every metric + key events per year

Each year shows the firm's reported metrics on the left and the most material events on the right. Up to 10 events per year; the full event log is one click further.

2024

sustainability report ↗annual report ↗

Energy (kWh)

Renewable energy	(1.3B)
Renewable electricity %	60%

Circularity

recycled content input pct

1,971tonnes recycled plastics

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	300,000people
Revenue	476.7B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	111.8B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	57.6B
Total assets	1,112.5B
Total debt	257.1B
Cash & equivalents	129.4B
Minority interest	6.7B

Events 2024· 36

Disposal of Abu Qir Container Terminal to associate status

The Group disposed of its former non-wholly owned subsidiary Abu Qir Container Terminal Company S.A.E. in Egypt, which became a 41% owned associated company in 2024.

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Infrastructure division acquired UK onshore wind and solar renewable energy assets

CKI/Infrastructure division made two renewable energy acquisitions in the UK: UK Renewables Energy (portfolio of operating onshore wind farms) and Powerlink Renewable Assets (renewable energy portfolio acquired by UK Power Networks). These expand the group's renewable generation capacity.

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First participation in Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

The Group participated for the first time in the Carbon Disclosure Project in 2024, enabling stakeholders to further understand the Group's sustainability performance and emissions data.

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3 UK merger with Vodafone UK - completion expected 1H 2025

Undertakings regarding the UK merger (3 UK with Vodafone UK) are being finalised with completion expected in 1H 2025. Post-merger, a comprehensive review of ways to enhance productivity and reduce operating and capital cost base is planned.

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Disposal of Cellnex shares raising HK$6.8 billion

Cash proceeds from disposal of Cellnex shares amounted to HK$6.8 billion in 2024 (2023: HK$1.5 billion), contributing to the Group's free cash flow.

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€500m perpetual capital securities redeemed in June 2024

In June 2024, €500 million perpetual capital securities were redeemed with the Group's cash holdings, which increased the net debt to net total capital ratio by 0.5 percentage point.

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Ports division SBTi-aligned GHG reduction - over 15% vs 2021 baseline

Ports division, since obtaining SBTi approval, has implemented Equipment Electrification Directive (net increase of 108 electric/hybrid units) and on-site renewable energy, achieving over 15% GHG emission reduction vs 2021 baseline and over 5% carbon intensity reduction year-on-year.

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Hutchison Asia Telecommunications reclassified to Finance & Investments segment

HAT results reclassified from standalone reporting to Finance & Investments and Others segment from 1 January 2024. 2023 comparatives restated accordingly to enable consistent comparison.

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Multi-division renewable energy procurement via EACs, PPAs and acquisitions

The Group pursues renewable energy across multiple divisions. The Retail division purchased over 580 GWh of renewable energy through Energy Attributes Certificates (EACs) in selected markets (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Türkiye, Indonesia), covering almost 100% of 2024 energy consumption in those markets. CKHGT increased purchased renewable electricity to over 60% of total. The Infrastructure division acquired UK onshore wind farms (UK Renewables Energy) and Powerlink Renewable Assets in 2024. The Group spent over USD1.07 billion on renewable and other clean energy in 2024.

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Primary: Network energy efficiency via AI and green technology (Telecom)

CKHGT is committed to its SBTi-aligned climate action plan and has maintained emissions at the same year-on-year level, representing approximately 25% reduction vs 2020 baseline. 3 UK deploys industry-leading energy-efficient radios combined with AI and data analytics to improve network energy efficiency by up to 70% at selected sites. 3 Hong Kong implements a 5.5G green strategy using AI energy-saving solutions to enhance overall 5G network energy efficiency. The Group spent USD864.7 million on energy efficiency in 2024.

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2023

P&L highlights (USD)

Revenue

461.6B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	119.8B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	61.2B
Total assets	1,158.9B
Total debt	274.9B
Cash & equivalents	127.3B
Minority interest	6.7B

Events 2023· 6

Primary: Energy efficiency — 15% improvement threshold for assets

CKHH invests in energy-efficiency assets demonstrating at least a 15% improvement vs baseline. Eligible projects include LEDs, energy-efficient ports/terminal equipment (electrified quays), HVAC, energy management systems, smart meters, IoT sensors, building refurbishment, 5G/fibre network upgrades, and data centres with PUE ≤1.5.

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Primary: Circular economy — rPET, FSC/PEFC materials and e-waste recycling

CKHH invests in procurement of recycled PET (rPET), FSC/PEFC-certified secondary raw materials and byproducts, products from repurposed/refurbished/remanufactured assets, e-waste collection and recycling infrastructure (3 UK Reconnected, 3 Hong Kong collection points), food-waste recycling in supermarkets, and CO2 capture and storage at waste-to-energy plants.

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Sustainable Finance Framework published

CKHH published its Sustainable Finance Framework (April 2023), enabling green/social/sustainability bonds and loans across six categories: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Clean Transportation, Circular Economy and Design, Digital Inclusion, and Pandemic Relief. Excludes fossil-fuel financing.

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Primary: Clean transportation and port electrification

CKHH finances zero-emission vehicles, non-motorised transport, hybrid/plug-in hybrids meeting Climate Bonds Initiative and EU Taxonomy thresholds (e.g. <50 gCO2/km for cars), late-stage R&D in sustainable port technologies including remote-controlled quay cranes and automated rubber-tyred gantry cranes, and EV charging infrastructure. Fossil-fuel transport assets excluded.

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Renewable energy procurement via long-term PPAs, EACs and on-site generation

Under the Renewable Energy category, CKHH invests in procurement and differential costs of renewable energy plus development/operation of solar, wind, bioenergy, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower and waste-to-energy projects with emission intensity ≤100 gCO2e/kWh. Procurement is via long-term PPAs (short-term excluded) and energy attribute certificates (EACs) or contracts-for-difference (CFDs), with unbundled agreements excluded. Includes on-site solar PV and onshore wind generation, plus battery storage infrastructure.

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Sustainable Finance Framework updated to align with SBTi targets

The Framework is updated in 2023 to better align with CKHH's decarbonisation objective and in pursuing the Group's SBTi targets.

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2022

sustainability report ↗

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	300,000people
Revenue	—

Events 2022· 6

Scope 1+2 emissions down 7% YoY (vs 2021) and 9% vs 2020

Group-wide actions to create operational efficiencies resulted in scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction of 7% in 2022 versus 2021 and 9% versus 2020.

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Scope 1+2 50% reduction by 2035 vs 2020 baseline

In 2022, CKHH set targets to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 versus a 2020 baseline, and committed to pursue net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050. Targets to be validated by SBTi.

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Dependent: Supplier engagement via Supplier Code of Conduct

CKHH manages supplier risks through its Supplier Code of Conduct, encouraging business partners and suppliers to improve sustainability standards. Suppliers must disseminate the code's requirements to their employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers and be held accountable for non-conforming acts.

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Net zero by 2050 across value chain

Commitment to pursue net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050.

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First TCFD report published

CKHH issued its first TCFD report in 2022 and plans to update annually. All core businesses to develop net zero pathways, set Paris-aligned targets for SBTi validation, calculate scope 3 emissions.

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Recruit 200,000 school-leavers by 2030

CKHH's retail business aims to recruit 200,000 school-leavers by 2030 without previous work experience to create an inclusive workplace.

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