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Chanel APAC sources 100% renewable electricity for its operations in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia. The sources of this renewable electricity include small hydro, solar, and geothermal.

 

 

 

 

The production of renewable electricity is certified by Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). These are the accepted legal instrument through which claims of renewable energy generation and consumption are substantiated in the global renewable energy market. There are different types of EAC for different regions of the world, and they are all in compliance with the quality criteria set by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol in the latest Scope 2 guidance document.

 

CHANEL’S RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCING PHILOSOPHY

In its dedication to combatting climate change, Chanel has committed to using 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2025, in addition to halving carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. As a member of the RE100 initiative, Chanel has strict and exacting standards for the quality of the renewable electricity it sources, preferring energy sources such as solar, geothermal and small-scale hydro.

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Chinese Small Hydro

China boasts more than half of the world's small hydro installed capacity (as of 2014). Between 2005 and 2008 especially, significant growth of small hydro installations occurred around the world but in China above all. Small hydro is seen as more sustainable than larger hydroplants as the impact on the surroundings is drastically reduced.

Location China
Technology Hydroplant

Vietnamese Small Hydro

Between 2009 and 2018, around 1,850 MW of new capacity for small hydropower were installed in Vietnam. By 2018, small hydro accounted for just under 6% of Vietnam's energy mix. Small hydro is seen as more sustainable than larger hydroplants as the impact on the surroundings is drastically reduced.

Location Vietnam
Technology Hydroplant

Thailand Solar

Thailand is endowed with abundant solar energy resources across the country, with more solar power capacity than all the rest of Southeast Asia combined. Its total installed solar PV generating capacity increased tenfold in the first half of the 2010s, which is promising for Thailand's 2036 solar PV target of 6000 MW capacity.

Location Thailand
Technology Solar

Australian Small Hydro

The development of small hydro has picked up worldwide since the turn of the century. Between 2005 and 2008 especially, significant growth of small hydro installations occurred around the world. Small hydro is seen as more sustainable than larger hydroplants as the impact on the surroundings is drastically reduced.

Location Australia
Technology Hydroplant

Malaysian Solar

The last few years have seen an increase in the installed capacity of solar in Malaysia, in line with the government's goal to have installed 9 GW of solar capacity by 2050. The solar market is thus expected to continue to grow rapidly, thanks in part to government initiatives and policies.

Location Malaysia
Technology Solar