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.
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.
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China Shenhua's score of 29 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, China Shenhua Energy Company Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 191,340,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 187,340,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to peak carbon emissions by 2029 and achieve full carbon neutrality by 2050, as outlined in their 2021–2030 roadmap for sustainable development. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data for 2024 is currently unavailable, and previous years' data shows a consistent trend in emissions, with 176,400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 158,610,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. As a current subsidiary of China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, the emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from the parent organisation. The company is actively working towards its long-term sustainability goals, reflecting a growing commitment to addressing climate change within the energy sector.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 19,100,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 40,800,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 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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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.