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Datang International Power Generation Company

Datang International Power Generation Company, often referred to as Datang Power, is a leading player in the energy sector, headquartered in China (CN). Established in 1994, the company has grown to become one of the largest power generation enterprises in the country, with significant operations across various regions, including the northern and eastern provinces. Specialising in coal-fired, gas-fired, and renewable energy generation, Datang Power is committed to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to energy production, focusing on efficiency and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, Datang Power has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in clean energy technologies and a robust portfolio of power plants. Its dedication to excellence and sustainability sets it apart in the competitive energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Datang International Power Generation Company'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.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Datang International Power Generation Company's score of 14 is lower than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Datang International Power Generation Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Datang International Power Generation Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 196,860,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 170,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 197,030,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 191,860,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 97,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 191,960,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 seeing approximately 200,670,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 37,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, culminating in a total of around 200,710,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, emissions were higher, with about 232,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 78,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling around 232,980,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Datang International has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has not provided information on Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions in the value chain. As such, their climate commitments remain unclear, and there are no documented pledges or targets related to emissions reduction.

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198,450,000,000
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Scope 2
80,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Datang International Power Generation Company's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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. This request for Datang International Power Generation Company is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Datang International Power Generation Company 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
Reduction Actions

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