- Overall market and economic environment challenges.
- Potential climate-related risks (extreme weather, water scarcity).
- Transitional risks (regulatory changes, market shifts, alternative technologies).
Tianqi Lithium Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Tianqi Lithium Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 271.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 125.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 146.5K 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
271.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
11.50%
of total energy
📊 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). | 125.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 146.5K 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 | 271.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 255.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 316.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Shehong Production Base completed renovation for zero discharge of reusable wastewater.
- Zhangjiagang Production Base's distributed photovoltaic system connected to the grid, generating approximately 700,000 kWh.
- Maintained a high-level rating in the industry of B for the CDP’s water security questionnaire and upgraded the climate change questionnaire rating from B- to B.
- Completed a structural change to a three-year US$400 million loan linked to sustainability and obtained dual certification. This represents the first syndicated loan linked to sustainability completed in the Chinese lithium industry.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emission intensity by more than 3.3% per year from 2022 to 2024 compared to the 2021 baseline; Increase the proportion of recycled water to 95% by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions within the existing scale of main business by over 42% by 2030 compared to the baseline year; Reduce Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emission level of its main business by 50% by 2030 compared to the baseline year.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance