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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In 2023, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., headquartered in China, 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. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by upstream transportation and distribution, which accounted for about 22,895,695,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted approximately 15,702,382,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, alongside 45,268,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,834,111,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a notable increase in emissions across all scopes from 2022 to 2023. JA Solar has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., reflecting the broader corporate family's performance in emissions reporting. Overall, JA Solar Holdings is positioned within the solar energy sector, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, particularly in relation to carbon emissions. The company’s commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear without specific reduction strategies or targets.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 30,965,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,214,319,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 7,595,100,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.