- Identified 6 categories of climate change risks to the Company
- Oversupply of high-purity polysilicon in 2023
Daqo New Energy Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Daqo New Energy Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.9M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 210.67 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.9M 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
4.9M tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
6.3K thousand tons/year
2022
Waste
39.7K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
7.6B kWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 210.67 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.9M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 4.0M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 19.6% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2021
- Four consecutive years of declining wastewater discharge
- 16.67% reduction in water consumption compared to 2021
- 57.5% increase in the use of recycled water compared to 2021
- 43.45% lower overall energy consumption than in 2018
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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