- Stricter carbon emission quotas and calls for cement inclusion in the carbon sink market.
- Potential risks from climate change (floods, fires, etc.)
- Supply chain risks due to price fluctuations and changes in upstream/downstream enterprises.
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
21.7K tons (wastewater); 2302 tons (hazardous waste); 18860 tons (harmless waste)
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.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 10.2% compared to 2022.
- Achieved 100% GB/T 24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system certification for all integrated cement plants.
- 8 out of 10 mines certified as green mines (6 national, 2 provincial).
- Reduced water consumption by 12.17% compared to 2022.
- 96.97% water resource recycling rate for integrated cement companies; 98.23% for cement grinding plants.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2025: All subsidiaries to achieve ultra-low emission of nitrogen sulfide and meet A-level environmental standard; Reduce occupational safety and health problems by 10%.
📅 Medium-term
- By 2025: Reduce carbon emission intensity of cement by 5%; By 2030: Reduce carbon emission intensity of cement by 8%; By 2035: Reduce carbon emission intensity of cement by 9%.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emission by 2060
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityCorporate GovernanceTechnological InnovationClimate Change ResponseSupply Chain ManagementEmployee Well-beingCommunity Engagement