Sunac China Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Sunac, is a prominent player in the real estate industry, headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2003, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, establishing a strong presence in the residential and commercial property markets. Specialising in property development, Sunac is renowned for its innovative urban projects and high-quality residential communities. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2010, which marked a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory. With a commitment to excellence, Sunac has garnered numerous awards, solidifying its position as a leading developer in China’s competitive real estate landscape.
How does Sunac China Holdings'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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Sunac China Holdings's score of 22 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Sunac China Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 687,715,830 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 32,395,640 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 655,320,190 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2023, the company’s emissions in China were about 18,115,610 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 1,480,660 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and around 16,634,950 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Sunac has set specific reduction targets aimed at improving its environmental performance. The company aims to decrease its comprehensive energy consumption intensity by 8% by 2025 compared to 2021 levels, focusing on Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, it targets a 4% reduction in non-hazardous waste emission intensity and water consumption intensity by 2025, also relative to 2021 figures. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Sunac China Holdings operates independently in its reporting and climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the value chain.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,769,500 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 183,860,330 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sunac China Holdings has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
