Jinkosolar
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., commonly known as JinkoSolar, is a leading global solar energy solutions provider headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the renewable energy sector, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. JinkoSolar specialises in the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules, offering a diverse range of products that stand out for their innovative technology and reliability. The company has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the largest solar module manufacturers worldwide, recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability. With a strong market position, JinkoSolar has garnered accolades for its advanced solar solutions, contributing to the global transition towards clean energy. Its dedication to research and development ensures that it remains at the forefront of the solar industry, driving progress and efficiency in solar technology.
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Jinkosolar's score of 46 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Jinkosolar's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JinkoSolar reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 104,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,074,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 88,373,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant increase in emissions across all scopes compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain. JinkoSolar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, JinkoSolar plans to increase its renewable electricity sourcing from 51% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims to reduce emissions from purchased goods and services by 58.2% per megawatt of solar-related product produced by 2032. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, per megawatt of solar-related product produced. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect JinkoSolar's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,354,700,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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