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Sands China Ltd
Sands China's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.  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 Sands China's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSands China amounted to381,832metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sands Chinadecreased by 18.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sands China were 127,885 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Sands China reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sands China's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Sands China's Scope 1 emissions increased by 35.74%, 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 2024, Sands China reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 170,632 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 253,947 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Sands China reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sands China's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 55.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Sands China's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 31.64% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Sands China use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Sands China reported 1,408,168 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Sands China includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.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 2024, Sands China reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,408,168 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 2019, Sands China's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 2,907.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sands China's Scope 3 emissions increased by 178.99%, 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 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Sands China's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 750,248 tCOâ‚‚e(53.28%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 539,059 tCOâ‚‚e(38.28%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 94,953 tCOâ‚‚e(6.74%)
Sands China's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sands China’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sands China reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 127,885 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 55,347 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.31 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Sands China reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.31 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.74, 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 2024, Sands China ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Sands China reported a total carbon footprint of 1,790,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 84.45% increase compared to 2023, 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 78.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.19%.a