China Coal Energy Company Limited, commonly referred to as China Coal Energy, is a leading player in the coal industry, headquartered in Beijing, CN. Established in 1999, the company has grown to become one of the largest coal producers in China, with significant operations in major coal-producing regions such as Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. Specialising in coal mining, production, and sales, China Coal Energy also engages in the development of coal-based chemical products and renewable energy initiatives. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in clean coal technology, positioning itself as a key contributor to China's energy landscape. With a robust market presence, China Coal Energy continues to play a vital role in meeting the country's energy demands while striving for environmental responsibility.
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China Coal Energy's score of 25 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, China Coal Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47,080,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 37,040,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,040,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 46,770,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 37,080,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 9,690,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. These targets are part of their long-term strategy to reduce carbon emission intensity through energy efficiency improvements, green energy substitution, and industrial optimisation. The commitments apply to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Data for China Coal Energy's emissions is cascaded from its parent company, China Coal Energy Company Limited, which provides the foundational emissions data and performance metrics. The company does not currently disclose Scope 3 emissions data. Overall, China Coal Energy is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the challenges of operating within the coal industry.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 39,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 9,830,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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China Coal Energy 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.