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JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as JA Solar, is a leading player in the solar thermal electricity industry, headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly established itself as a key innovator in solar energy solutions, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Specialising in the design and manufacture of high-performance solar products, JA Solar offers a diverse range of photovoltaic cells, modules, and systems. Their commitment to quality and efficiency sets them apart in a competitive market, contributing to their reputation as a trusted provider of renewable energy solutions.
With numerous accolades and a strong market position, JA Solar continues to drive advancements in solar technology, making substantial contributions to the global transition towards sustainable energy.
+29 vs industry average
Ja Solar Holdings’s score of 40 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Solar Thermal Electricity is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Solar Thermal Electricity industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
JA Solar Holdings, a China-based company in the "Electricity by solar thermal" industry, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions of approximately 27.2 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 109.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2.8 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 24.4 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were "use of sold products" at approximately 23.6 billion kg CO2e and "waste generated in operations," "fuel and energy related activities," and "upstream transportation and distribution" each at approximately 771.1 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 17.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 45.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 1.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 15.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
For 2021, JA Solar Holdings reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 11.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 35.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1.5 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 10.3 billion kg CO2e.
In 2020, total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 8.8 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 31.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 1.2 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 7.6 billion kg CO2e.
Emissions data for JA Solar Holdings is cascaded from the parent company, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd., at the organisational performance level. While JA Solar Holdings discloses its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, specific climate reduction targets, including SBTi commitments or a climate pledge, have not been explicitly detailed.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Ja Solar Holdings yet.
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