Japan Aerospace
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is a leading entity in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Chōfu, Tokyo, with major operational regions across Japan. Established in 2003, JAXA has made significant strides in space exploration, satellite development, and aeronautics research, positioning itself as a key player in the global aerospace sector. JAXA's core services include satellite launches, space missions, and Earth observation technologies, distinguished by their innovative approach and commitment to advancing space science. Notable achievements include the Hayabusa asteroid missions and contributions to the International Space Station (ISS). With a strong focus on international collaboration and cutting-edge research, JAXA continues to enhance its market position, driving advancements in aerospace technology and exploration.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Japan Aerospace's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.
Industry Benchmark
Japan Aerospace's score of 7 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Japan Aerospace's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Japan Aerospace reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65.2 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 65.2 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, 0.25 million tonnes from Scope 2, and around 0.81 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Japan Aerospace has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2018 to 2022, the company achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 emissions, decreasing from about 81.8 million tonnes CO2e in 2018 to 65.2 million tonnes CO2e in 2022. This represents a reduction of approximately 16.6 million tonnes CO2e over the four-year period. Despite these reductions, there are currently no publicly stated reduction targets or climate pledges from Japan Aerospace. The company continues to operate within the aerospace industry, which is under increasing pressure to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 81,809,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 314,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,040,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Japan Aerospace is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
