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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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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Solar PV Electricity 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

Jinkosolar's score of 55 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jinkosolar's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JinkoSolar reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 10,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,074,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 29,457,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, JinkoSolar aims for a substantial reduction of 90% in these emissions by 2050. In addition to its immediate targets, JinkoSolar has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a near-term goal to increase its renewable electricity usage from 51% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. The company also plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 58.2% per megawatt of solar-related product produced by 2032. Overall, JinkoSolar's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy aimed at significantly reducing its carbon footprint while transitioning to renewable energy sources, positioning itself as a leader in sustainability within the semiconductor and solar energy sectors.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
70,000,000
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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
1,367,000,000
0,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jinkosolar's primary industry is Electricity by solar photovoltaic, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Jinkosolar is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jinkosolar is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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