- Physical risks such as extreme weather events and water scarcity
- Transition risks such as stricter environmental regulations and increased market competition
- Potential for supply chain disruptions
WEST CHINA CEMENT LIMITED
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, WEST CHINA CEMENT LIMITED disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.9M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 10.4M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 519.2K 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
10.9M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
2.6M tonnes/year
2023
Waste
307.07 tonnes/year (non-hazardous), 88.92 tonnes/year (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
110.37 million kWh/year
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). | 10.4M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 519.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | Approximately 20,000 tons CO2 reduction per year per million tons of production (reduction, not total) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 10.8% year-on-year to 10,359,742.6 tonnes of CO2 equivalent
- Reduced energy consumption per unit of clinker by 1.1%
- Built a 10MW pure low-temperature residual heat power generation system
- Consumed over 8.7 hundred thousand tonnes of urban construction waste and other alternative materials, resulting in cost savings of over 5 million RMB
- Completed three hazardous waste co-disposal projects
- Reduced SO2 emissions by 51.5% and NOx emissions by 47.8%
- Achieved zero discharge of industrial wastewater in Fuping subsidiary
- 15 subsidiary companies evaluated as second-level standardised safety enterprises, and 7 mines as second-level standardised mines
- Completed restoration and treatment of 250,000 square meters of mine land
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon intensity by 3% in 2025 compared to 2020
- Reduce water use intensity by 6% in 2025 compared to 2020
- Reduce energy intensity by 5% in 2025 compared to 2020
📅 Medium-term
- Peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2060
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy EfficiencyEmission ReductionOccupational Health and SafetyCommunity DevelopmentEducationSupplier ResponsibilityAnti-corruptionWater ManagementWaste ManagementBiodiversity