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Jsr

Jsr Corporation, commonly referred to as JSR, is a leading player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1957, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. JSR is renowned for its innovative solutions in synthetic rubber, plastics, and advanced materials, catering primarily to the automotive, electronics, and healthcare sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, JSR's core products, such as high-performance elastomers and specialty chemicals, stand out for their quality and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in semiconductor materials and eco-friendly products, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in various industries. JSR continues to drive innovation, making it a pivotal force in the global chemical landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Jsr'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 Rubber and Plastic Products 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Jsr's score of 35 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jsr's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JSR Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 220,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 34,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 186,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 741,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability within the chemicals sector. The company has set a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with efforts commencing in 2023. This ambitious target encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating JSR's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. In previous years, JSR's emissions have shown significant figures, such as 240,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 230,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 globally. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, ensuring transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
431,489,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
571,764,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
651,608,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jsr's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), 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 Jsr is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Jsr 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

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