Japan Credit Rating Agency
Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) is a prominent credit rating agency headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2000, JCR has carved a niche in the financial services industry, specialising in credit ratings, research, and advisory services. The agency primarily serves clients across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, providing insights that enhance investment decisions. JCR's core offerings include credit ratings for corporate entities, financial institutions, and public sector organisations, distinguished by their rigorous analytical methodologies and local market expertise. Over the years, JCR has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as a registered credit rating agency under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act in Japan. With a strong market position, JCR is committed to delivering transparent and reliable credit assessments, contributing to the stability and growth of the financial landscape in Japan and beyond.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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 Credit Rating Agency's score of 42 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Japan Credit Rating Agency's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,625,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,014,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The agency's emissions profile indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which are primarily driven by purchased goods and services. Over the years, JCR has demonstrated a downward trend in emissions. In 2021, total emissions were about 1,585,481,000 kg CO2e, which decreased to approximately 1,612,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This reduction reflects a commitment to improving sustainability practices, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. JCR's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct (Scope 1 and 2) and indirect (Scope 3) emissions in their climate strategy. However, as of now, there are no formal reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by the agency.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Japan Credit Rating Agency 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.
