Jinkosolar
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., commonly known as JinkoSolar, is a leading global solar energy solutions provider headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the renewable energy sector, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. JinkoSolar specialises in the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules, offering a diverse range of products that stand out for their innovative technology and reliability. The company has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the largest solar module manufacturers worldwide, recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability. With a strong market position, JinkoSolar has garnered accolades for its advanced solar solutions, contributing to the global transition towards clean energy. Its dedication to research and development ensures that it remains at the forefront of the solar industry, driving progress and efficiency in solar technology.
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Jinkosolar's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JinkoSolar reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 29,457,900,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 104,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 5,074,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 29,457,900,000 kg CO2e, which primarily arise from the supply chain and product use. JinkoSolar has set ambitious climate commitments, joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and pledging to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, JinkoSolar plans to increase its renewable electricity usage from 51% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per megawatt of solar-related product produced within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect JinkoSolar's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 70,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,354,700,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,367,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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