- High carbon emissions inherent in PV production processes.
- Supply chain constraints due to insufficient polysilicon supply.
- Tightening carbon policies and increased disclosure requirements.
- Rising fossil fuel prices.
GCL Technology Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, GCL Technology Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.9M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 3.0M tCO2e; Scope 2: 5.9M 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
8.9M tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
28.2M tonnes
2023
Waste
116.5K tonnes (non-hazardous) 2218 tonnes (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
18.0M MWh
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). | 3.0M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.9M tCO2e |
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 | 8.9M tCO2e |
| 2022 | 4.2M tCO2e/year (Silicon material and wafer combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by approximately 5 million tCO2e compared to using the Siemens method for granular silicon production.
- Achieved 100% ISO 14001 environmental management systems certification across 13 out of 15 subsidiaries.
- Reduced wastewater discharge by more than 503,000 tonnes at Jiangsu Zhongneng.
- Reduced dust emissions by 1.95% year-on-year at Jiangsu Zhongneng.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Decrease in electricity consumption per kilogram of polysilicon by 8% compared to 2023.
- Decrease in water consumption per kilogram of polysilicon by 3% compared to 2023.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ManagementSocial ResponsibilityGovernance and Compliance