- Significant waste streams from the solar PV industry in the early 2030s
- Complete recycling of solar PV panels has yet to be fully implemented globally
- Human rights violations in the solar industry
REC Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, REC Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.9 t GHG (CO2-eq)/MW Scope 1 emissions; 40 t GHG (CO2-eq)/MW Scope 2 emissions. By scope: Scope 1: 6.9 t GHG (CO2-eq)/MW; Scope 2: 40 t GHG (CO2-eq)/MW. 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
6.9 t GHG (CO2-eq)/MW Scope 1 emissions; 40 t GHG (CO2-eq)/MW Scope 2 emissions
2023
Water Usage
607 m³/MW of process water consumption in Singapore (-3% vs 2022)
2023
Waste
4.2 t /MW of waste generated in Singapore (-6% vs 2022)
2023
Energy Use
101 MWh/MW of energy consumption in Singapore (+12% vs 2022)
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). | 6.9 t GHG (CO2-eq)/MW |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 40 t GHG (CO2-eq)/MW |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 142,540 m³ of water saved (equivalent to consumption of 2,472 people)
- 941 t CO2 saved through own clean solar power generation
- 100% recycling rate of scrap modules in Singapore (23,562 modules)
- 4,125 t of total waste generated in Singapore (-29% vs 2022)
- -50% of process water consumption intensity in Singapore in 3 years
- -30% energy consumption intensity in Singapore within 3 years
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- -50% Specific Process Water Consumption
- -30% Specific Energy Consumption
- -30% Specific Waste Generation
- -30% Specific Scope 1 Emissions
- -50% Specific HF Sludge Generation
📅 Medium-term
- 40% Share of Female Employees
- <0.3 TRI
- 0 Deviations for ESG & HSE at Suppliers
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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