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Canadian Solar, officially known as Canadian Solar Inc., is a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, specialising in furniture and other manufactured goods. Headquartered in Canada, the company operates across various regions, serving diverse markets with a focus on innovation and quality. Since its founding in 2001, Canadian Solar has established a strong reputation for delivering reliable products and solutions within its industry.
The company's core offerings include a range of furniture and specialised manufactured items, distinguished by their durability and design excellence. Canadian Solar has achieved notable milestones in expanding its global footprint and maintaining a competitive market position. Its commitment to quality and innovation continues to drive its success in the niche of furniture and other manufactured goods.
60
DitchCarbon score
+37 vs industry average
Canadian Solar’s score of 60 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Furniture Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.369
20182025
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Canadian Solar's reported carbon emissions
Canadian Solar reported Scope 1 emissions of 16,864,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1,576,842,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 27,324,256,000 kg CO2e for 2024. This follows 2023 emissions of 54,987,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,800,274,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 21,974,157,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Canadian Solar has set several climate commitments. The company aims for a 37% reduction in its greenhouse gas emission intensity from 2020 levels to 92 tonnes CO2e/MW by 2030, with a goal to achieve 100% renewable energy before 2030. They have already seen a significant reduction in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing by approximately 69% and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions declining by about 12% between 2023 and 2024.
Canadian Solar Inc. has also set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets:
- Near-term targets:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 64.9% by 2035 from a 2023 base year.
- Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services by 66.3% per MW of solar-related product produced by 2035 from a 2023 base year.
- Long-term targets:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90.0% by 2050 from a 2023 base year.
- Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 97.0% per MW of solar-related product produced by 2050 from a 2023 base year.
- Net-Zero Target: Canadian Solar Inc. commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Additionally, for its e-STORAGE manufacturing operations, the company targets a 23% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG intensity from 2025 to 2029.
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Canadian Solar’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Canadian Solar Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2050 from a 2023 base year.
At risk90%
2035
64.9% reduction in Scope 1
Canadian Solar Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 64.9% by 2035 from a 2023 base year.
At risk64.9%
2050
Canadian Solar Inc
Canadian Solar Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 64.9% by 2035 from a 2023 base year.
At risk0%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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