First Solar

First Solar's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, First Solar reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 936,044,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,593,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 919,451,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for this year. First Solar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2028 from a 2020 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 45% reduction per megawatt produced within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and fuel- and energy-related activities. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. First Solar's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by their participation in initiatives such as RE100, aiming for 100% renewable energy in their operations by 2028.