- Extreme weather events impacting production and transportation of wind turbine components and reducing wind farm operation efficiency.
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 220.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 17.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 203.1K 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
220.6K tCO2e/year
2021
Water Usage
76.8M tons/year
2021
Waste
1.3K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
587 million kWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 17.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 203.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 161 million tons CO2e per year compared with coal-fired electricity.
- Achieved carbon neutrality at the operational level (Scope 1 & Scope 2) by 2022.
- All eight eligible factories obtained green factory certification.
- Developed and promoted green wind farm standards.
- Reduced wood packaging materials for wind turbines.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality at the operational level (Scope 1 & Scope 2) by 2022.
- By 2023, health management programs should cover all employees.
- By 2023, the number of Goldwind volunteers should reach 5,000, with approximately 6,000 hours of volunteer work.
- By 2023, the social responsibility audit rate of major suppliers of wind turbine components (manufacturing category) should reach 100%.
📅 Medium-term
- By 2025, the main suppliers of Goldwind products should use 100% of green power.
- By 2025, the greenhouse gas emissions per RMB 10k revenue should be 25% lower than that in 2020.
- By 2025, the hazardous waste generated per unit MW should be 20% lower than that in 2020.
- By 2025, the overall energy consumption per RMB 10k revenue should be 20% lower than that in 2020.
- By 2025, the density of water consumption for production should be 15% lower than that in 2020.
🔭 Long-term
- By 2040, 100% of wind turbines should be recycled and reused.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental ProtectionSupply Chain ManagementEmployee DevelopmentCommunity Relations