- Pandemic restrictions led to fewer supplier audits (28 in 2020 vs 43 in 2019).
- Low production volumes in Norway in 2020 due to pandemic and restructuring.
- Up to 50% of wet kerf in silicon production is water, requiring transportation from China to Norway for drying.
REC Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-2021 reporting, REC Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10 million tons of CO2 emissions saved per 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 million tons of CO2 emissions saved per year
2020-2021
Water Usage
1.2K m³/MW (Singapore) 469207 m³/year (Norway)
2020-2021
Waste
4.22 tons/MW (non-hazardous, Singapore), 1,795 tons (non-hazardous, Norway), 2.57 tons/MW (hazardous, Singapore), 2.8 tons (hazardous, Norway)
2020-2021
Energy Use
148 MWh/MW (Singapore), 132.3 kWh/kg silicon (Norway)
2020-2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% recycling rate of scrap modules in Singapore.
- Reduced HF sludge generation by 13.5% compared to 2019.
- Generated almost 3,500 MWh of clean solar energy from own rooftop installation in Singapore, reducing emissions by approx. 1,300 tons of CO2.
- Developed Kerf Upcycling technology, reducing energy consumption by 85% and carbon footprint by 96% in silicon production.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Minimize emissions to limit temperature increase to 1.5°C
🔭 Long-term
- Minimize emissions to limit temperature increase to 1.5°C
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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