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. 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 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 in Scope 1 and 1,834,111,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. This indicates a notable increase in emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which rose by about 6,302,339,000 kg CO2e from the previous year. JA Solar has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The company is classified as a current subsidiary of JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., which may influence its emissions reporting and climate strategies. Overall, while JA Solar Holdings has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions data, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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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.