- Global economic downturn impacting the solar industry
- Dramatic drop in solar raw material prices
- High inventory levels in European and American markets
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 52.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 41.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 9.2K tCO2e/year. 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
52.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
465.7 thousand cubic meters/year
2023
Waste
2.1K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
318.5K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 41.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 52.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 76.1K metric tons CO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 31.5% compared to 2022
- Achieved a recycling and reuse rate of over 90% for industrial waste
- Saved 11,728.1 gigajoules of energy
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce total carbon emissions by at least 8% compared to 2023 by 2024
- Achieve a recycling rate of more than 90% for hazardous business waste
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a reduction of at least 24±1% in total carbon emissions compared to 2022 by 2030
- Develop next-generation N-type TOPCon high-efficiency solar cell modules
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Corporate GovernanceEmployee and Community InvolvementPartnershipsGreen Energy and Environmental Protection