- Obstacles in the pursuit of sustainability in lithium extraction technologies research and development (R&D), and increased recycling
- Potential ESG Risk Factors: Environmental management policy, Risk Control Management, Talent Development System Construction, Supplier Sustainability Management
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 410.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 510.0K 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
1.1M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
222.57k tons/year
2023
Waste
516.90 tons hazardous, 4556.32 tons non-hazardous/year
2023
Energy Use
2.3M MWh/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). | 410.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 510.0K 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 | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 65.0K tonnes CO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- GHG emission intensity reduction of 18.96% compared to the previous year
- Rooftop distributed photovoltaic installed capacity of 15.57MWp, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 25,928.35 tons
- 50 electric heavy-duty trucks put into operation, reducing carbon emissions during transportation
- Proportion of electric forklifts in subsidiary factories close to 60%, electric loaders nearly 11%, and electric vehicles in commercial vehicles approximately 40%
- Successfully connected a 2.45MWp photovoltaic system to the grid in 2023
- Achieved a reduction of 24.80 tons in annual particulate matter emissions and a reduction of 36.33 tons in sulfur dioxide emissions at Mahong Plant
- Successfully passed the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System audit
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2025: emissions reduction per ton of product produced 10%, water consumption reduction per ton of product produced 20%, increase in the proportion of sustainable electricity 25%, emissions reduction per ton of product produced 5%, coal consumption reduction per ton of product produced 6%, water recycling increase per ton of product produced 20%
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental ManagementEnergy ManagementWater Resource ManagementEmissions ManagementEcological ConservationProduction SafetyOccupational HealthChemical ManagementEmployee RightsEmployee Training and DevelopmentEmployee BenefitsSocial ResponsibilityCommunity WelfareCorporate GovernanceRisk ManagementBusiness EthicsAnti-corruptionSupply Chain ManagementProduct Quality and SafetyIntellectual Property ProtectionCustomer ServiceCircular EconomyTechnological Innovation