- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate-related regulations and initiatives
- Environmental impact from manufacturing operations
- Environmental and ecological impacts from project development
- Product end-of-life management
- Environmental impact among the supply chain
Canadian Solar Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Canadian Solar Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5M tCO₂e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 75.6K tCO₂e/year; Scope 2: 1.2M tCO₂e/year; Scope 3: 256.2K 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
1.5M tCO₂e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
29%
of total energy
Water Usage
8.6M m3/year
2022
Waste
129 kt/year
2022
Energy Use
6.2M GJ/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 75.6K tCO₂e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2M tCO₂e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 256.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.5M tCO₂e/year |
| 2021 | 1.0M tCO2e/year |
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 intensity by 7% (12 MWh/MW)
- Reduced energy intensity by 7%
- Reduced water intensity by 30%
- Reduced waste intensity by 15%
- Procured 16,000 MWh of green electricity for one manufacturing facility
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon intensity by 7% in 2023
- Increase female representation in global workforce to 40% by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity by 28% by 2027
- Reduce energy intensity by 29% by 2027
- Reduce water intensity by 26% by 2027
- Reduce waste intensity by 23% by 2027
- Achieve 74% renewable energy in operations by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Power global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030
- Achieve net-zero emissions (target year not specified)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionEthical Labor PracticesSupply Chain SustainabilityEnvironmental Stewardship