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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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).

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.

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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are GCL SI's Scope 2 emissions?

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

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.

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

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.

GCL SI's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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

GCL SI's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202304 M8 M12 M16 MtCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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:

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

GCL SI's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

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

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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.