Trina Solar Co Ltd
Trina Solar's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
Trina Solar has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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.  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.  | 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.  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. | 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 Trina Solar's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Trina Solar amounted to 2,135,000 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 Trina Solar increased by 79.73%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Trina Solar were 107,700 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 686.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Trina Solar's Scope 1 emissions increased by 458.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Trina Solar's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Trina Solar reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,989,700 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,027,300 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 255.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Trina Solar's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 73.48% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Trina Solar use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Trina Solar reported 21,438,400 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 2023 disclosure of Trina Solar includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain 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 2023, Trina Solar reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,438,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 98.67% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.33% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Trina Solar's Scope 3 emissions increased by 34.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Trina Solar disclose?
In 2023, Trina Solar 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 Trina Solar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Trina Solar's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 20,413,644.48 tCO₂e (95.23%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 728,905.6 tCO₂e (3.4%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 285,130.72 tCO₂e (1.33%)
Trina Solar's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Trina Solar’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Trina Solar reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 107,700 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,955 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.75 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 2023, Trina Solar reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.63 , 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 2023, Trina Solar ranked 16 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 2023, Trina Solar reported a total carbon footprint of 23,573,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 37.57% increase compared to 2022, 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 90.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.6%. a