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Canaan Inc.

Canaan Inc., a prominent player in the blockchain technology sector, is headquartered in Singapore (SG) and operates extensively across Asia and North America. Founded in 2013, the company has established itself as a leader in the cryptocurrency mining industry, particularly known for its innovative ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) mining hardware. Canaan's flagship product, the AvalonMiner series, is distinguished by its high efficiency and performance, catering to both individual miners and large-scale operations. With a commitment to advancing blockchain technology, Canaan has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first companies to go public in the cryptocurrency space. As a result, Canaan Inc. has solidified its market position, recognised for its technological advancements and contributions to the evolving landscape of digital currencies.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Canaan Inc.'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 Communication Equipment 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Canaan Inc.'s score of 18 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canaan Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Canaan Inc., headquartered in Singapore (SG), currently does not have available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is unclear how the company is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action. In the absence of emissions data, it is essential to monitor Canaan Inc.'s future climate commitments and initiatives to understand their role in sustainability and carbon reduction within the industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canaan Inc.'s primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), 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 Canaan Inc. is in SG, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Canaan Inc. 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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