Ja Solar Holdings

Ja Solar Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 109,178,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,762,785,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 22,004,721,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. Comparatively, in 2022, JA Solar's total emissions were approximately 17,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 45,268,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,834,111,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 15,702,382,000 kg CO2e. This shows a significant increase in emissions year-on-year, particularly in Scope 3, which is primarily driven by upstream transportation and distribution activities. JA Solar has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no documented reduction initiatives currently in place. The emissions data is cascaded from JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., reflecting the company's commitment to transparency in its environmental impact reporting. Overall, while JA Solar Holdings has made strides in emissions disclosure, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.