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JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.

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JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., a leading player in the solar energy sector, is headquartered in China (CN) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly evolved, achieving significant milestones in solar technology innovation and production capacity. Specialising in the design and manufacture of high-performance photovoltaic products, JA Solar offers a diverse range of solar cells, modules, and system solutions. Their commitment to quality and efficiency sets them apart in a competitive market, making them a preferred choice for both residential and commercial applications. With a strong market position, JA Solar has been recognised for its contributions to renewable energy, consistently ranking among the top solar manufacturers globally. Their focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology continues to drive their success in the ever-evolving solar industry.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.'s score of 51 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 27,223,818,000 kg CO2e, which 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 of around 24,351,855,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. JA Solar's near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 58.8% by 2034, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 63.8% per megawatt of solar-related products produced within the same timeframe. Long-term, JA Solar aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including capital goods and fuel-related activities, by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect JA Solar's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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202120222023
Scope 1
35,406,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
154,846,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
10,299,525,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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