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yingli Sustainability Profile

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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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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.

23

Industry Benchmark

yingli's score of 14 is lower than 82% 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 reported a greenhouse gas emissions intensity of 15,320 kg CO2e per MW for Scope 1 and 2, although specific total emissions figures for this year are not provided. Currently, Yingli has not set any formal reduction targets or commitments, nor are there any climate pledges documented. The absence of specific reduction initiatives or targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, Yingli's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 2 emissions, which highlights the importance of enhancing their sustainability practices and setting measurable reduction goals in the future.

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2022
Scope 1
716,000
Scope 2
31,098,890
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is yingli's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is yingli's Location?

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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.

yingli'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.

yingli 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.

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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