Trina Solar Sustainability Profile
Trina Solar Limited, a leading global provider of solar energy solutions, is headquartered in China (CN) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, achieving significant milestones such as being one of the first manufacturers to produce high-efficiency solar modules. Trina Solar's core offerings include high-performance solar panels, energy storage systems, and smart energy solutions, distinguished by their innovative technology and commitment to sustainability. The company is renowned for its advanced manufacturing processes and rigorous quality control, positioning it among the top solar manufacturers worldwide. With numerous awards and recognitions, Trina Solar continues to drive the transition to renewable energy, making a substantial impact on the global solar market.
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Trina Solar's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Trina Solar's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 25.7 billion kg CO2e, reflecting a significant increase from about 23.5 billion kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 79.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2.8 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 22.8 billion kg CO2e. Trina Solar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the mid-2020s. They also target a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from the same baseline by 2030. Furthermore, Trina Solar is committed to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of its modules and cells by 40% and 50%, respectively, by 2025 against a 2020 baseline. Long-term, Trina Solar aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with its corporate vision of leading the transition to smart solar energy solutions. The company is not currently a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but has expressed intentions to pursue significant reductions across all scopes.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,600,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 426,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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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Trina Solar's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Trina Solar 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.
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