- Extreme weather events (typhoons, floods, heavy rainfall) impacting power generation.
- Abnormal cloudy and rainy weather affecting power generation.
- High temperatures increasing fire risk and heatstroke risk for staff.
- COVID-19 pandemic affecting development, construction, and grid-connection of solar farms.
Xinyi Energy Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Xinyi Energy Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.2K tonnes. By scope: Scope 1: 176.92 tonnes of CO2 equivalent; Scope 2: 15.1K tonnes of CO2 equivalent. 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
15.2K tonnes
2020
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
12.5K m³
2020
Waste
22.70 tonnes (hazardous), 7.51 tonnes (non-hazardous)
2020
Energy Use
19.6M kWh
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 176.92 tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.1K tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15.2K tonnes |
| 2019 | 11.2K tonnes of CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Generated close to 1.8 billion kWh of electricity, equivalent to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1,508,000 tonnes.
- Reduced carbon emission corresponding to the electricity sales per GWh to only 8.47 tonnes, representing only 1% of the carbon emission corresponding to the same amount of coal-fired power.
- Average utilization rate of solar farms reached 99% despite extreme weather.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the scale of solar farms by 10-20% year-on-year and increase annual greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 10%.
📅 Medium-term
- Continue to optimize operation and maintenance technology to further reduce water and energy consumption intensity.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve zero major equipment failure/power safety/fire accident, zero fatality, and no serious injury accidents.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change Related Opportunities and RisksSustainable Development GoalsSafety ManagementEmployees’ healthSystematic Risk Management & Control and Emergency ResponseEnvironmental management and resources efficiencyOccupational health managementLabour complianceRemuneration package and talent retentionTraining and equal opportunitiesCorporate development and value sharingCorporate social responsibility