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yingli

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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19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

yingli's score of 19 is higher than 89% 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 2023, Yingli reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,367,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 71,939,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 71,939,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. This marks a significant increase compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 18,297,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,738,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 16,385,000 kg CO2e. Yingli has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, but in 2022, they reported approximately 173,000 kg CO2e in this category. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. Overall, Yingli's emissions data reflects their operational impact on climate change, and the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate strategies moving forward.

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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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