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China Shenhua

China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, commonly known as China Shenhua, is a leading player in the energy sector, headquartered in Beijing, CN. Established in 1995, the company has grown to become one of the largest integrated coal and energy enterprises in the world, with significant operations across various regions in China. Specialising in coal production, power generation, and railway transportation, China Shenhua stands out for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in energy efficiency. The company’s core products include thermal coal, electricity, and logistics services, which are essential for meeting the growing energy demands in China and beyond. With a strong market position, China Shenhua has achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and consistently ranking among the top energy companies globally. Its focus on clean energy initiatives further solidifies its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does China Shenhua'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.

48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

China Shenhua's score of 48 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

China Shenhua's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, China Shenhua reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,408,678,850 kg CO2e, comprising 9,959,275,140 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 81,592,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,040,867,850 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw emissions of about 10,230,711,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,226,674,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,037,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 also at 10,230,711,000 kg CO2e. China Shenhua has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has reported emissions data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) but lacks defined reduction strategies or pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate action framework. The emissions intensity of their thermal power generation remains a critical focus, reflecting the company's operational impact on climate change.

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Scope 1
19,100,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
40,800,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
3,207,380,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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-
-
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Shenhua's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. China Shenhua is headquartered 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.

China Shenhua is committed to some reduction initiatives 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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