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yingli

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Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, commonly known as Yingli, is a leading player in the solar energy industry, headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 1998, Yingli has established itself as a prominent manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules, with a strong presence in key markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its high-quality solar panels, which are distinguished by their innovative technology and commitment to sustainability. Yingli's core products include monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar modules, designed to deliver exceptional efficiency and reliability. Over the years, Yingli has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first Chinese solar manufacturers to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. With a robust market position, Yingli has garnered numerous accolades for its contributions to renewable energy, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in solar solutions.

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14

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24

Industry Benchmark

yingli's score of 14 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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yingli's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 31,814,890 kg CO2e, which includes 716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 31,098,890 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. As of 2023, Yingli has not provided specific emissions data, but it has reported a greenhouse gas emissions intensity of about 15,320 kg CO2e per MW for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Currently, Yingli does not have any documented reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of specific reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. Overall, Yingli's emissions data reflects its operational impact, while the lack of reduction targets indicates potential areas for future improvement in its climate strategy.

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2022
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716,000
Scope 2
31,098,890
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. yingli's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 yingli is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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yingli 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
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