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Dongfang Electric

Dongfang Electric Corporation, commonly referred to as DEC, is a leading player in the global power generation industry, headquartered in Chengdu, China (CN). Established in 1948, the company has evolved into a key provider of equipment and services for thermal, hydro, and nuclear power plants, contributing significantly to energy solutions worldwide. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, DEC is renowned for its innovative core products, including steam turbines, generators, and environmental protection equipment. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a pioneer in clean energy technologies, enhancing its competitive edge. Recognised for its substantial contributions to the energy sector, Dongfang Electric has achieved numerous milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in sustainable power generation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Dongfang Electric's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Dongfang Electric's score of 20 is lower than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dongfang Electric's reported carbon emissions

As of 2021, Dongfang Electric, headquartered in China (CN), has not disclosed specific carbon emissions data in kg CO2e. However, the company has reported greenhouse gas emissions density figures, which indicate a trend of decreasing emissions per unit of revenue over the years. In 2019, the emissions density was approximately 8.1e-06 kg CO2e per CNY of revenue, which improved to about 5.1e-06 kg CO2e per CNY by 2021. Despite the absence of explicit reduction targets or commitments, the company appears to be focusing on enhancing its operational efficiency, as evidenced by the decreasing emissions density. Dongfang Electric's climate strategy may align with broader industry trends towards sustainability, although specific initiatives or pledges have not been detailed. Overall, while concrete emissions data and reduction targets are lacking, the company is demonstrating a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through improved efficiency metrics.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dongfang Electric's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dongfang Electric is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Dongfang Electric 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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