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China Shenhua

China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, commonly known as China Shenhua, is a leading player in the energy sector, headquartered in Beijing, CN. Established in 1995, the company has grown to become one of the largest integrated coal and energy enterprises in the world, with significant operations across various regions in China. Specialising in coal production, power generation, and railway transportation, China Shenhua stands out for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in energy efficiency. The company’s core products include thermal coal, electricity, and logistics services, which are essential for meeting the growing energy demands in China and beyond. With a strong market position, China Shenhua has achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and consistently ranking among the top energy companies globally. Its focus on clean energy initiatives further solidifies its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does China Shenhua's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

China Shenhua's score of 26 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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China Shenhua's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, China Shenhua reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 191,340,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 187,340,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 176,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 172,390,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,010,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. Furthermore, there is no available data on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. China Shenhua's emissions intensity, measured in relation to revenue, indicates a business intensity of about 0.09735 kg CO2e per KWh for electricity generation. Overall, while China Shenhua has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action and transparency in its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
19,100,000
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000,000,000,000
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Scope 2
40,800,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
3,207,380,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China Shenhua's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for China Shenhua is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

China Shenhua is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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