Canadian Solar Inc

Common Name
Canadian Solar
Country
Canada
Sector
Technology
Industry
Solar
Employees
17,113
Ticker
CSIQ
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Canadian Solar Inc. is a leading provider in the renewable energy market, focusing primarily on solar power. The company designs, manufactures, and sells solar photovoltaic modules and operates large-...

Canadian Solar's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Canadian Solar has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 intensity-based targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Canadian Solar ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Intensity-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-peak of Electricity from Unspecified Activities
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a
2025
Intensity-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-peak of Electricity from Unspecified Activities
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a
2029
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a. Canadian Solar's Sustainability Report 2024
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Insights into Canadian Solar's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Canadian Solar has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions. a

Does Canadian Solar have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Canadian Solar has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a

Canadian Solar's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 23% by 2029, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-peak of Electricity from Unspecified Activities in 2024. a

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Canadian Solar's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20242025202900000BaselineTarget 2025 (-11%)Target 2029 (-23%)
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