Jinkosolar
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., commonly known as JinkoSolar, is a leading global solar energy solutions provider headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the renewable energy sector, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. JinkoSolar specialises in the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules, offering a diverse range of products that stand out for their innovative technology and reliability. The company has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the largest solar module manufacturers worldwide, recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability. With a strong market position, JinkoSolar has garnered accolades for its advanced solar solutions, contributing to the global transition towards clean energy. Its dedication to research and development ensures that it remains at the forefront of the solar industry, driving progress and efficiency in solar technology.
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Jinkosolar's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JinkoSolar Co., Ltd. reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 104,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,074,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 29,457,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2032 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, JinkoSolar has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company’s long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, also from a 2022 base year. For Scope 3 emissions, JinkoSolar aims to reduce emissions from purchased goods and services by 58.2% per megawatt of solar-related product produced by 2032, and 97% for upstream and downstream transportation and distribution within the same timeframe. JinkoSolar has also pledged to power all its solar plants and global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025. These commitments are part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework, ensuring that their targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., reflecting the company's corporate family relationship.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 700,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 135,470,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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