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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Ja Solar Holdings's reported carbon emissions
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 emissions, 2,762,785,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 22,004,721,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted about 15,702,382,000 kg CO2e in total, with Scope 1 emissions at 45,268,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,834,111,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023, particularly in Scope 3, which rose significantly. 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 currently a subsidiary of JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., and emissions data is cascaded from this parent organisation. Overall, while JA Solar Holdings has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
