Trina Solar Co Ltd
Trina Solar's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Trina 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).
However, Trina Solar has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Trina Solar's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Trina Solar amounted to 2,896,500 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Trina Solar increased by 35.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Trina Solar's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Trina Solar's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Trina Solar were 79,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Trina Solar reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Trina Solar's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 479.56%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Trina Solar's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 26.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Trina Solar's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Trina Solar reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,816,600 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,817,100 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Trina Solar reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Trina Solar's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 394.23%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Trina Solar's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 38.96% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Trina Solar use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Trina Solar reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Trina Solar's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Trina Solar's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Trina Solar reported 22,769,400 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 2024 disclosure of Trina Solar includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Trina Solar's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Trina Solar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Trina Solar reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,769,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Trina Solar's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Trina Solar's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Insights into Trina Solar’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Trina Solar reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79,400 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,000 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.22 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Trina Solar's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Trina Solar's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Trina Solar reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.14, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Trina Solar rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Trina Solar ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Trina Solar is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Trina Solar's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Trina Solar reported a total carbon footprint of 25,665,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.88% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Trina Solar's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.98%.a