GCL System Integration Technology Co Ltd

Common Name
GCL SI
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Solar
Employees
6,074
Ticker
002506
Exchange
SHENZHEN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. is a prominent player in the global solar industry, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of solar energy products. The ...

GCL SI's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, GCL SI 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).

GCL SI has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. GCL SI's Sustainability Report 2023
a. GCL SI's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into GCL SI's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GCL SI amounted to 252,302.35 metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GCL SI increased by 186.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

GCL SI's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202303507001.05 k1.4 ktCO2e+38%+302%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are GCL SI's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of GCL SI were 1,309.95 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has GCL SI reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, GCL SI's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 455.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), GCL SI's Scope 1 emissions increased by 301.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are GCL SI's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, GCL SI reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 248,867.51 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 250,992.4 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has GCL SI reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, GCL SI's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 282.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), GCL SI's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 186.29% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does GCL SI use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, GCL SI reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

GCL SI's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into GCL SI's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, GCL SI reported 14,408,778 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of GCL SI includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

GCL SI's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are GCL SI's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, GCL SI reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,408,778 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 96.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GCL SI disclose?

In 2023, GCL SI reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of GCL SI's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to GCL SI's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 13,789,146 tCO₂e (95.69%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 570,587.609 tCO₂e (3.96%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 20,172.289 tCO₂e (0.14%)

GCL SI's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(4.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(95.7%)

Insights into GCL SI’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, GCL SI reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,309.95 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,247 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

GCL SI's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1050020,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)OXZTrina SolarYear: 2023Scope 1: 107,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,955Scope 1 Intensity: 6.75 tCO2e/$MHytera CommunicationsYear: 2022Scope 1: 66 tCO2eRevenue: $M 812Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MGlodonYear: 2023Scope 1: 15 tCO2eRevenue: $M 926Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MShanghai Aiko Solar EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,521 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,823Scope 1 Intensity: 1.44 tCO2e/$MAvary Holding ShenzhenYear: 2022Scope 1: 65,921 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,200Scope 1 Intensity: 12.68 tCO2e/$MAAC Technologies HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,766 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,076Scope 1 Intensity: 2.15 tCO2e/$MDSBJYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,038Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MAnker Innovations TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 41 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,470Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MTongweiYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,212,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,573Scope 1 Intensity: 61.94 tCO2e/$MJCET GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,401 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,173Scope 1 Intensity: 5.13 tCO2e/$MJinko SolarYear: 2023Scope 1: 104,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,699Scope 1 Intensity: 6.23 tCO2e/$MOOOmniVisionYear: 2023Scope 1: 613 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,957Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MFlat Glass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,547,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,560Scope 1 Intensity: 1,776.39 tCO2e/$MSunny OpticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,960 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,712Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MShengyi TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 101,889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,334Scope 1 Intensity: 43.66 tCO2e/$MCowell e HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,091 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,220Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MShanghai Longcheer TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,132 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,825Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MDMEGCYear: 2023Scope 1: 70,982 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,775Scope 1 Intensity: 25.58 tCO2e/$MXXXinte EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,454,305 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,732Scope 1 Intensity: 941.23 tCO2e/$MZZZhongji InnolightYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,088 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,508Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MJA Solar TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 107,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,608Scope 1 Intensity: 11.15 tCO2e/$MRisen EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 58,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,971Scope 1 Intensity: 11.85 tCO2e/$MXinyi Solar HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,432,651 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,073Scope 1 Intensity: 1,768.00 tCO2e/$MGCL SIYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,310 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,247Scope 1 Intensity: 0.58 tCO2e/$M

How does GCL SI's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, GCL SI reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.13 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does GCL SI rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, GCL SI ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

GCL SI is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into GCL SI's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, GCL SI reported a total carbon footprint of 14,661,080.35 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16,561.12% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to GCL SI's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.71%. a

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