JERA Co., Inc., a leading energy company headquartered in Japan, plays a pivotal role in the global power industry. Established in 2015, JERA has rapidly evolved, focusing on the generation and trading of electricity, as well as the development of renewable energy solutions. With major operations across Asia and a commitment to sustainability, JERA is at the forefront of the energy transition. The company’s core offerings include thermal power generation and a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, distinguished by their innovative approach and efficiency. JERA's strategic partnerships and investments in cutting-edge technology have solidified its position as a market leader, contributing significantly to Japan's energy landscape and beyond. With a vision for a sustainable future, JERA continues to set benchmarks in the energy sector.
How does JERA Co., Inc.'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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JERA Co., Inc.'s score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, JERA Co., Inc., headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 149,130,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 125,737,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at approximately 73,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 65,028,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a significant interim target to reduce domestic business CO2 emissions by more than 60% relative to FY2013 by 2035. JERA's reduction initiatives also include a near-term goal to decrease the carbon emission intensity of its thermal power plants by 20% by FY2030, based on the government's long-term energy supply-demand outlook. The emissions data reported is cascaded from JERA Co., Inc. as a current subsidiary, ensuring that the figures reflect the company's direct operations and commitments. Overall, JERA is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitments to climate action.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 127,573,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 79,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 62,469,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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JERA Co., Inc. 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.