First Solar

First Solar's reported carbon emissions

First Solar's 2024 carbon emissions totalled approximately 947.5 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 16.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 931.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). For 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 788.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 11.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 776.5 million kg CO2e (market-based). In 2022, First Solar's combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 571.3 million kg CO2e (market-based), with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 563.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were approximately 2.7 billion kg CO2e. First Solar has set ambitious climate commitments, including a goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The company has also committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2028, from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, they aim to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 45% per MW produced by 2028. Their long-term Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions reduction target is 90% by 2050, and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and fuel- and energy-related activities are targeted for a 97% reduction per MW produced by 2050. These targets are aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. First Solar has also committed to powering its global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2028.