# CATL financial performance and sustainability progress

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> Updated: 2026-08-19T21:47:17.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) has reported significant financial growth and progress in its sustainability initiatives.

In July 2026, the company announced record first-half profits of 43.28 billion yuan, driven by surges in energy-storage and power-battery revenue. Alongside these earnings, CATL initiated a share-repurchase programme valued between 20 billion and 40 billion yuan and disclosed a 33.4 billion yuan joint-venture investment to develop a 2.4-GW hydroelectric plant in Sichuan Province.

By August 2026, CATL confirmed it had achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. All 20 of its core manufacturing plants have received ISO 14068-1 certification, meeting its original 2025 target ahead of schedule. To reach this milestone, the company utilized 100% zero-carbon electricity for core operations in 2025, having consumed over 18 billion kWh of renewable energy since 2023. These efforts contributed to a 77% reduction in carbon emissions per unit of production compared to 2022 and a 28% decrease in energy consumption per unit.

To address the fact that its supply chain accounts for over 80% of total lifecycle emissions, CATL is targeting full value chain carbon neutrality by 2035. The company is utilizing its proprietary Carbon Chain Management System (CCMS) to monitor emissions for over 1,000 product and raw material models. Starting in 2027, CATL will require key suppliers to provide detailed carbon footprint data to influence procurement.

Additionally, CATL is expanding its service models through a partnership with VNET Group to develop gigawatt-scale data centers for energy storage, and a five-year agreement with Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor to develop a ‘Battery Bank’ leasing model and battery-swapping infrastructure.

## Claims

- CATL has achieved carbon neutrality for its core operations, with all 20 battery manufacturing plants receiving ISO 14068-1 certification. (disputed by 6 sources)
- In 2025, 100 percent of the electricity used in CATL's core operations came from zero-carbon sources. (disputed by 2 sources)
- CATL has set a target to reach carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2035. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Over 80 percent of the lifecycle emissions for CATL products are generated within the supply chain. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- CATL's carbon emissions intensity decreased by approximately 77 percent compared to 2022 levels. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Starting in 2027, CATL will require key suppliers to report data regarding the carbon footprint of their products. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- CATL held a 39.2 percent share of the global electric vehicle battery market in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- CATL has cumulatively used more than 18 billion kWh of zero-carbon electricity since 2023. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: CATL achieves Scope 1 and 2 carbon neutrality goals

CATL has achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its 20 global production sites and aims for full value chain neutrality by 2035 while expanding into energy storage and battery swapping.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catl-achieves-scope-1-and-2-carbon-neutrality-goals

### 2026-08-17: CATL achieves carbon neutrality for all 20 core battery manufacturing plants

CATL has achieved carbon neutrality across its 20 core battery manufacturing plants, meeting its 2025 target early. The company now aims to decarbonize its entire supply chain by 2035.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catl-achieves-carbon-neutrality-across-all-20-production-plants

### 2026-07-24: CATL posts record half‑year profit, launches $5‑9 bn share buyback and unveils Sichuan hydro project

CATL posted a 42% rise in first‑half net profit to 43.3 bn yuan, revenue up 55% to 277 bn yuan, announced a 20‑40 bn‑yuan share buyback and unveiled a 33.4 bn‑yuan Sichuan hydro project.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catl-posts-record-h1-profit-launches-up-to-400-billion-share-buyback

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