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Trina Solar Co Ltd

Common Name
Trina Solar
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Solar
Employees
29,975
Ticker
688599
Exchange
SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Trina Solar Co., Ltd. is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, specifically focusing on the production and distribution of solar photovoltaic products. Established in 1997, Trina Solar ha...

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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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Trina Solar’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Trina Solar's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Trina Solar's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Trina Solar's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Trina Solar's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Trina Solar's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofTrina Solar amounted to2,896,500metric 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 Solarincreased 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

20202021202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e+115%-34%+458%-26%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,817,100 tCOâ‚‚e 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

202020212022202320240750 k1.5 M2.25 M3 MtCO2e
  • 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 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 Trina Solar includes a breakdown across 0of 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

20222023202406 M12 M18 M24 MtCO2e+34%+6%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,000 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.22 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Trina Solar's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050020,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00020,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)THIHBGTXATTTCL ZhonghuanYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,894Scope 1 Intensity: 13.26 tCO2e/$MShanghai Aiko Solar EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,528Scope 1 Intensity: 1.18 tCO2e/$MGCL SIYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,296 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,225Scope 1 Intensity: 0.58 tCO2e/$MGoertekYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,833Scope 1 Intensity: 2.68 tCO2e/$MHHHengtong Optic-ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,377 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,219Scope 1 Intensity: 11.24 tCO2e/$MYealinkYear: 2024Scope 1: 256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 770Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MTongweiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,312,906 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,605Scope 1 Intensity: 183.49 tCO2e/$MJCET GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,918 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,928Scope 1 Intensity: 4.65 tCO2e/$MJinko SolarYear: 2024Scope 1: 138,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,671Scope 1 Intensity: 10.92 tCO2e/$MIIIEIT SYSTEMSYear: 2024Scope 1: 59 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,558Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MHuaqin TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,057Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MFlat Glass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,547,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,560Scope 1 Intensity: 1,776.39 tCO2e/$MHHHangzhou Silan MicroelectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 85,633 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,538Scope 1 Intensity: 55.70 tCO2e/$MSunny OpticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,960 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,712Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MBBBYD Electronic InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,446Scope 1 Intensity: 1.40 tCO2e/$MGGGeovis TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 49 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MShanghai Baosight SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 189 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,870Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MTTTCL Technology GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 751,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,604Scope 1 Intensity: 33.26 tCO2e/$MXXXinte EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,822,141 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,179Scope 1 Intensity: 1,516.88 tCO2e/$MYOFCYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,671Scope 1 Intensity: 21.55 tCO2e/$MJA Solar TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 107,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,608Scope 1 Intensity: 11.15 tCO2e/$MLenovo GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,849 tCO2eRevenue: $M 536,606Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MAAACM Research ShanghaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 35 tCO2eRevenue: $M 771Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MRisen EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,352 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,773Scope 1 Intensity: 13.83 tCO2e/$MXinyi Solar HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,432,651 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,073Scope 1 Intensity: 1,768.00 tCO2e/$MTrina SolarYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,000Scope 1 Intensity: 7.22 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.65, 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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