- Repeated outbreaks of the pandemic and the complex and severe domestic and international situation.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied).
China National Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, China National Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 89.9K tCO2e/year (2022). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
89.9K tCO2e/year (2022)
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 89.9K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2021 | 144.749 million tons CO2e (reduction) |
| 2017 | 715.35 million tons CO2e (cumulative) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced standard coal consumption by 60.52 million tons, cutting CO2 emissions by 158.57 million tons, SO2 emissions by 514,400 tons, and NOx emissions by 447,900 tons.
- Completed and put into operation the Company's first industrial nuclear heating project.
- Launched the first "Beauty of Nuclear Harmony" Biodiversity Conservation Practice Photography Contest.
- Reduced CO2 emissions to 89,897 tons, down by 2.67% from 2021.
- Reduced water consumption in line with industry decrease of 1.96% from 2021.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Annual power generation capacity reaches 205 TWh
📅 Medium-term
- Continuously enhance the power generation capacity of nuclear power plants
- Continue to promote projects such as multi-purpose nuclear energy and non-nuclear clean energy to support the China's 30·60 Decarbonization Goal
🔭 Long-term
- Become a world-class competitive clean energy provider.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Nuclear safetyGreen environmentInnovation-driven developmentCollaborationCommon growthRural vitalizationEmployee well-beingSupply chain responsibilityInternational cooperation