- Climate change related risks (shortage of coal/heavy oil, transportation disruptions, power/water/raw material shortages).
- Transition risks (rising cost of technological transformation, new product development, changes in customer demand, changes in public perception).
Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.5M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 17.6M tCO2e; Scope 2: 918.9K tCO2e; Scope 3: 110.3K tCO2e. 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
18.5M tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
7.2M m³
2023
Waste
21.2K t
2023
Energy Use
79.1M GJ
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). | 17.6M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 918.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 110.3K tCO2e |
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 | 18.5M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 21.5M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 2.1M tCO2e/year (estimated from report data) |
| 2018 | 205.0K tCO2e/year (reduction) |
| 2016 | 2.6M tCO2e (from six consistent cement plants) |
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 10.2% compared to 2022.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (category I) by 10.5% compared to 2022.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (category II) by 2.9% compared to 2022.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (category III) by 0.6% compared to 2022.
- Reduced total GHG emission by 10.2% compared to 2022.
- Reduced total hazardous wastes by 6.7% compared to 2022.
- Reduced total water consumption by 12.17% compared to 2022.
- Achieved 100% GB/T 24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system certification for all integrated cement companies.
- 8 out of 10 mines certified as green mines (6 national, 2 provincial).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- All subsidiaries to achieve ultra-low emission of nitrogen sulfide and meet A-level environmental standard by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emission intensity of cement by 5% by 2025, 8% by 2030, and 9% by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emission by 2060.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityCorporate GovernanceTechnological InnovationLow-carbon ManufacturingRecycling EconomySustainable Mine