Sands China Ltd
Sands China's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Sands China 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).
Sands China 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 | 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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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.  a | 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.  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.  b | 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 Sands China's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sands China amounted to 465,705 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 Sands China increased by 22.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Sands China's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sands China's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sands China were 94,216 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sands China reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sands China's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 54.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sands China's Scope 1 emissions increased by 201.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Sands China's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sands China reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 220,782 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 371,489 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Sands China reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sands China's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 31.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sands China's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sands China 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Sands China use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sands China reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Sands China's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sands China's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sands China reported 504,743 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 Sands China includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Sands China's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sands China's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sands China reported total Scope 3 emissions of 504,743 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Sands China reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sands China's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,417.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sands China's Scope 3 emissions increased by 53.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sands China disclose?
In 2023, Sands China reported emissions for 8 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 Sands China's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Sands China's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 243,850 tCO₂e (48.31%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 134,686 tCO₂e (26.68%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 100,861 tCO₂e (19.98%)
Sands China's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sands China’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Sands China reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 94,216 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 51,079 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sands China's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sands China's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Sands China reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.63 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sands China rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Sands China ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Sands China among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Sands China's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sands China reported a total carbon footprint of 970,448 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 36.9% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sands China's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 52.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 38.28%. a