China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd., commonly known as Huaneng, is a leading player in the energy sector, headquartered in Beijing, China (CN). Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a major force in power generation, primarily focusing on coal, hydropower, and renewable energy sources. With operations spanning across various regions in China and international markets, Huaneng is committed to sustainable energy solutions. The company’s core offerings include electricity generation, energy trading, and technological innovation in power production. Huaneng is recognised for its advanced technologies and commitment to reducing carbon emissions, positioning itself as a pioneer in the transition towards cleaner energy. Notable achievements include significant contributions to China's energy infrastructure and a strong market presence, making it one of the largest power producers in the country.
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China Huaneng's score of 12 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2020, China Huaneng reported carbon emissions data indicating a carbon emission intensity of approximately 0.83 kg CO2e per kWh for thermal power supply. This figure reflects the company's ongoing reliance on fossil fuels, particularly coal, for energy production. The previous years' data also highlight significant carbon emission intensities, with 0.29755 kg CO2e per kWh for coal consumption in 2019 and 0.64 kg CO2e per kWh for full-coverage carbon emissions in the same year. As of now, China Huaneng has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other formal climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced commitment to climate action, particularly in light of the global push for decarbonisation. The emissions data is sourced directly from China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd., with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where transitioning to lower carbon energy sources is critical for meeting international climate goals.
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China Huaneng 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.