Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Huayou Cobalt, is a leading player in the cobalt and lithium industry, headquartered in China. Established in 2002, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Africa and Southeast Asia, positioning itself as a key supplier in the global battery materials market. Huayou Cobalt specialises in the production of cobalt hydroxide, lithium carbonate, and other essential materials for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, as the company focuses on environmentally friendly extraction and processing methods. With a strong market presence, Huayou Cobalt has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving energy sector.
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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,924,180 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,169,805 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,981,332,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 6,162,223,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. In 2023, the company’s emissions were approximately 598,881,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,118,281,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 9,767,259,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with a total of about 1,717,162,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for operational carbon neutrality in the cathode materials sector by 2030 and in the recycling sector by 2035. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in product carbon emissions per ton for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. For the broader resources sector, the goal is to achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2050. The company is actively working towards these goals by constructing "zero carbon" factories, with initiatives in place to ensure orderly progress towards carbon neutrality. These commitments reflect a strong dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,892,250 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 28,809,926,770 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
