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Tongwei

Tongwei Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Tongwei, is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in Chengdu, China (CN). Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a prominent manufacturer of solar cells and modules, contributing significantly to the global photovoltaic industry. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Tongwei's core offerings include high-efficiency solar products that leverage advanced technology and innovative manufacturing processes. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and has achieved notable milestones, including significant production capacity expansions and advancements in solar technology. Tongwei's market position is underscored by its reputation for quality and reliability, making it a preferred choice for solar energy solutions worldwide. As the demand for clean energy continues to rise, Tongwei remains at the forefront, driving the transition towards a more sustainable future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Tongwei'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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Tongwei's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tongwei's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Tongwei reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 23,129,057,591 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20,160,530,740 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 33,045,754,450 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In 2023, the company’s emissions were approximately 1,212,243,290 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 13,980,776,040 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 68,838,475,120 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The data indicates a substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions for companies in the industry. Despite the extensive emissions data, Tongwei has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing their climate strategies. Overall, Tongwei's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.

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1,212,243,290
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13,980,776,040
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Scope 3
50,902,399,970
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tongwei's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Tongwei 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.

Tongwei 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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