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Yankuang

Yankuang Group, also known as Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited, is a prominent player in the coal and energy industry, headquartered in China (CN). Established in 1976, the company has grown to become one of the largest coal producers in the country, with significant operations in Shandong Province and other key regions. Specialising in coal mining, production, and sales, Yankuang is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The company offers a diverse range of products, including thermal and coking coal, which are essential for energy generation and steel production. With a strong market position, Yankuang has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in clean coal technology, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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24

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Yankuang's score of 24 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yankuang's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Yankuang reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,095,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 17,557,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 45,376,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 16,304,700,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 13,633,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 26,717,000,000 kg CO2e. Yankuang has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term target reflects the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Overall, Yankuang's emissions data highlights the challenges faced in reducing carbon emissions while pursuing growth, but their commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 indicates a proactive approach to climate responsibility.

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Scope 2
7,690,800,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yankuang'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 Yankuang is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yankuang is not participating in any 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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