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Yankuang

Yankuang Group, also known as Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited, is a prominent player in the coal and energy industry, headquartered in China (CN). Established in 1976, the company has grown to become one of the largest coal producers in the country, with significant operations in Shandong Province and other key regions. Specialising in coal mining, production, and sales, Yankuang is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The company offers a diverse range of products, including thermal and coking coal, which are essential for energy generation and steel production. With a strong market position, Yankuang has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in clean coal technology, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the industry.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Yankuang's score of 27 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yankuang's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Yankuang reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 22,095,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 17,557,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached around 45,376,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 16,304,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 13,633,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a total of around 26,717,000,000 kg CO2e. Yankuang has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets reflect a long-term commitment to sustainability and align with global climate initiatives. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations.

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7,690,800,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yankuang's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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 Yankuang is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yankuang is not participating in any 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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