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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Yankuang's score of 12 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yankuang's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yankuang reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,537,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 2,209,510,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,755,740,000 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 2,367,913,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,630,470,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 1,363,300,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Yankuang's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 2,114,527,000 kg CO2e in 2018, decreasing to about 1,983,298,000 kg CO2e in 2019, and then rising again to approximately 2,042,183,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding its climate strategy. Yankuang's emissions intensity has shown variability, with reported values of 43.0 kg CO2e per tonne in 2018, decreasing to 38.0 kg CO2e per tonne in 2019, and then stabilising around 40.0 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020. The lack of defined reduction targets suggests that while Yankuang is aware of its emissions profile, it may need to establish clearer commitments to align with global climate goals.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,754,907,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 359,620,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yankuang is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
