Gcl Tech
GCL Tech, officially known as GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited, is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2006, the company has established itself as a prominent manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products, including high-efficiency solar cells and modules. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, GCL Tech has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming one of the largest solar manufacturers globally. The company’s core offerings are distinguished by their innovative technology and commitment to sustainability, making them a preferred choice for both residential and commercial applications. GCL Tech's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its contributions to advancing solar energy solutions and reducing carbon footprints worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Gcl Tech'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Gcl Tech's score of 8 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gcl Tech's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, GCL Tech reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,933,612,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,041,801,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,891,811,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,011,000,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions at about 5,260,416,000 kg CO2e, which included 2,161,981,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,098,435,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. GCL Tech's emissions intensity for 2023 was approximately 40,400 kg CO2e per tonne of polysilicon produced, while the intensity for 2022 was about 16,830 kg CO2e per tonne. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in climate action. Overall, GCL Tech's emissions data reflects the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints within the silicon production industry, highlighting the need for enhanced strategies to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,958,520,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,858,929,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Gcl Tech is not committed to any 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.
