Jinkosolar
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., commonly known as JinkoSolar, is a leading global solar energy solutions provider headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the renewable energy sector, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. JinkoSolar specialises in the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules, offering a diverse range of products that stand out for their innovative technology and reliability. The company has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the largest solar module manufacturers worldwide, recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability. With a strong market position, JinkoSolar has garnered accolades for its advanced solar solutions, contributing to the global transition towards clean energy. Its dedication to research and development ensures that it remains at the forefront of the solar industry, driving progress and efficiency in solar technology.
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Jinkosolar's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JinkoSolar Co., Ltd., headquartered in China, reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes. The company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 104,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (about 18,600,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (about 74,400,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (about 11,000,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 5,074,900,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 29,457,900,000 kg CO2e, with substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (about 25,854,100,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 2,521,200,000 kg CO2e). JinkoSolar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2032 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 and a 58.2% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services per megawatt of solar-related product produced by 2032. The company is also focused on transitioning to renewable energy, with a commitment to power all its solar plants and global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect JinkoSolar's commitment to sustainable practices in the semiconductor and solar energy sectors.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 700,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 135,470,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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