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Sunny Optical Technology Group Co Ltd
Sunny Optical's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sunny Optical 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).
Sunny Optical has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sunny Optical's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSunny Optical amounted to527,821.37metric 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 Sunny Opticalincreased by 22.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Sunny Optical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sunny Optical's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sunny Optical were 17,960.31 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Sunny Optical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sunny Optical's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 592.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Sunny Optical's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 64.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Sunny Optical's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sunny Optical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 431,898.96 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 509,861.06 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Sunny Optical use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sunny Optical reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Sunny Optical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sunny Optical's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sunny Optical reported 851,829.96 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 Sunny Optical includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Sunny Optical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sunny Optical's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sunny Optical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 851,829.96 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 99.77%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.23%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sunny Optical disclose?
In 2024, Sunny Optical 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 Sunny Optical's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sunny Optical's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 735,724.08 tCOâ‚‚e(86.37%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 33,179.75 tCOâ‚‚e(3.9%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 24,540.78 tCOâ‚‚e(2.88%)
Sunny Optical's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sunny Optical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sunny Optical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,960.31 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,712 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.14 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Sunny Optical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sunny Optical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sunny Optical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.14 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.33, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sunny Optical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sunny Optical ranked 12 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Sunny Optical is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sunny Optical's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sunny Optical reported a total carbon footprint of 1,379,651.33 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 221.11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Sunny Optical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 36.96%.a