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First Solar Inc
First Solar's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, First Solar completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, First Solar has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into First Solar's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofFirst Solar amounted to948,472metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of First Solarincreased by 17.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
First Solar's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are First Solar's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of First Solar were 16,593 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has First Solar reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, First Solar's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 37.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.af
Compared to the previous year(2023), First Solar's Scope 1 emissions increased by 42.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are First Solar's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, First Solar reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 919,451 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 931,879 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has First Solar reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, First Solar's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 69.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year(2023), First Solar's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 17.49% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does First Solar use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, First Solar reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
First Solar's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into First Solar's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, First Solar reported 4,401,699 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of First Solar includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
First Solar's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are First Solar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, First Solar reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,401,699 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has First Solar reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, First Solar's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 162.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.af
Compared to the previous year (2023), First Solar's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
Insights into First Solar’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, First Solar reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,593 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,206 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.94 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
First Solar's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does First Solar's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, First Solar reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.94 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does First Solar rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, First Solar ranked 19 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places First Solar among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into First Solar's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, First Solar reported a total carbon footprint of 5,350,171 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.83% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to First Solar's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 17.42%.a