- Continuing fall in demand for motor vehicle components from traditional fossil-fueled motor vehicles.
- Growing concerns around global economic development and fierce competition between key OEM brands.
- Increasing acquisition costs and the need for stricter risk controls in the auto financing industry.
- Climate change inducing extreme weather conditions.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.9K tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 262.89 tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 15.5K tonnes CO2e; Scope 3: 136.63 tonnes CO2e. 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
15.9K tonnes CO2e
2023
Water Usage
157.8K m3
2023
Waste
1.2K tons
2023
Energy Use
464.9K tons of standard coal
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). | 262.89 tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.5K tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 136.63 tonnes CO2e |
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 | 15.9K tonnes CO2e |
| 2022 | 20.3K tonnes CO2e |
| 2021 | 167 tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Ningbo Yumin achieved national recognition as a 3-star Green Factory in Beilun District. A distributed photovoltaic power generator was installed, with all generated electricity consumed by Ningbo Yumin.
- Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions slightly decreased.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Customer information and privacyObserving and protecting intellectual property rightsCultivation of local employmentClimate changeCustomer satisfaction