- Extreme weather events impacting asset performance and causing business interruption.
- Risks associated with forced labor in the global supply chain.
- Challenges in establishing end-to-end supply chain transparency.
- Managing vegetation growth near solar arrays to prevent fire hazards and maintain efficiency.
US Solar Fund PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 147 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 190 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.
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Energy Use
816 GWh/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). | 147 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 190 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 | 3.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Displaced over 480,903 tonnes of CO2e emissions in 2023, equivalent to powering 83,000 US homes or removing 104,544 US cars from the road.
- Generated 816 GWh of renewable energy across investments.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve consideration of climate change risks.
📅 Medium-term
- Develop a new suite of ESG KPIs tailored to the unique characteristics of the solar industry.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions (implicitly through continued investment in renewable energy).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy TransitionEnergy SecurityBiodiversityForced LaborCircular Economy