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Solar PV Electricity
CN
updated 2 days ago

Jinkosolar

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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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59

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23

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Jinkosolar's score of 59 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jinkosolar's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JinkoSolar Co., Ltd., headquartered in China, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The company’s total emissions included approximately 104,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,074,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 29,457,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 25,854,100,000 kg CO2e. JinkoSolar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This commitment includes a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 and to significantly cut Scope 3 emissions by 97% per megawatt of solar-related product produced within the same timeframe. Additionally, JinkoSolar plans to transition to 100% renewable energy for all its solar plants and global operations by 2025. These initiatives reflect the company's alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and its commitment to sustainable practices in the semiconductor and solar energy sectors.

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Scope 1
7,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,354,700,000
0,000,000,000
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jinkosolar's primary industry is Electricity by solar photovoltaic, 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 Jinkosolar is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jinkosolar is participating in some 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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