Jinko Solar Co Ltd
Jinko Solar's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Jinko 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).
Jinko Solar has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Jinko Solar's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Jinko Solar amounted to 5,178,900 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 Jinko Solar increased by 60.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Jinko Solar's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Jinko Solar's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Jinko Solar were 104,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Jinko Solar reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Jinko Solar's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 278.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Jinko Solar's Scope 1 emissions increased by 73.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Jinko Solar's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Jinko Solar reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,074,900 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Jinko Solar reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Jinko Solar's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 333.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Jinko Solar's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 60.74% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Jinko Solar use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Jinko Solar reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Jinko Solar's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Jinko Solar's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Jinko Solar reported 29,457,900 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 Jinko Solar includes a breakdown across 11 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
Jinko Solar's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Jinko Solar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Jinko Solar reported total Scope 3 emissions of 29,457,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.58% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.42% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Jinko Solar's Scope 3 emissions increased by 71.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Jinko Solar disclose?
In 2023, Jinko Solar reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Jinko Solar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Jinko Solar's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 25,854,100 tCO₂e (87.77%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,503,700 tCO₂e (5.1%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,199,400 tCO₂e (4.07%)
Jinko Solar's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Jinko Solar’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Jinko Solar reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 104,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,699 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Jinko Solar's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Jinko Solar's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Jinko Solar reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.09 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Jinko Solar rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Jinko Solar ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Jinko Solar is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Jinko Solar's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Jinko Solar reported a total carbon footprint of 34,636,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 69.97% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Jinko Solar's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.05% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.65%. a