Lotus Technology Inc
Lotus Technology's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Lotus Technology 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).
Lotus Technology has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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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.  | 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. | 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. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lotus Technology's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lotus Technology amounted to 6,430.8 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 Lotus Technology increased by 146.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Lotus Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lotus Technology's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lotus Technology were 1,072.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lotus Technology's Scope 1 emissions increased by 80.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Lotus Technology's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Lotus Technology reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,357.9 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Lotus Technology reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lotus Technology's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 166.52% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Lotus Technology use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Lotus Technology reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Lotus Technology's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Lotus Technology's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Lotus Technology reported 279,014.4 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 Lotus Technology includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Lotus Technology's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lotus Technology's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Lotus Technology reported total Scope 3 emissions of 279,014.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 56.92% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 43.08% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lotus Technology's Scope 3 emissions increased by 1,328.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lotus Technology disclose?
In 2023, Lotus Technology reported emissions for 7 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 Lotus Technology's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Lotus Technology's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 142,436.2 tCO₂e (51.05%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 118,706.5 tCO₂e (42.54%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,386.8 tCO₂e (3.36%)
Lotus Technology's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lotus Technology’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Lotus Technology reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,072.9 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 679 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Lotus Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Lotus Technology's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Lotus Technology reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.25 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Lotus Technology rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Lotus Technology ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Lotus Technology among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Lotus Technology's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Lotus Technology reported a total carbon footprint of 285,445.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,189.56% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Lotus Technology's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.88%. a