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Ja Solar Holdings

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as JA Solar, is a leading global manufacturer of solar products headquartered in China. Established in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America, solidifying its position in the renewable energy sector. Specialising in the production of high-performance solar cells, modules, and systems, JA Solar is renowned for its innovative technology and commitment to quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest suppliers of solar products worldwide, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. With a robust market presence, JA Solar has received numerous accolades for its contributions to the solar industry, making it a trusted name among investors and customers alike. Its dedication to advancing solar energy solutions continues to drive its growth and influence in the global market.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Solar Thermal Electricity 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Ja Solar Holdings's score of 38 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ja Solar Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JA Solar Holdings reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 22,004,721,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 109,178,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,762,785,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 22,004,721,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 2,871,963,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted approximately 15,702,382,000 kg CO2e in total, with Scope 1 emissions at 45,268,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,834,111,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 15,702,382,000 kg CO2e, indicating a notable increase in emissions across all scopes in 2023. JA Solar has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they committed to any climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate commitments and strategies for emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
30,965,000
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Scope 2
1,214,319,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
7,595,100,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ja Solar Holdings's primary industry is Electricity by solar thermal, which is medium 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 Ja Solar Holdings is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ja Solar Holdings 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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