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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Japan Credit Rating Agency's score of 17 is lower than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Japan Credit Rating Agency's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 744,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a slight increase from 2021, where emissions were about 722,000,000 kg CO2e, and a further increase from 2020, which recorded approximately 715,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2019 was higher, at about 845,000,000 kg CO2e. JCR has not disclosed specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, nor have they set any formal reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented climate pledges. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all reported figures are derived directly from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. The agency's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as there are no stated reduction initiatives or targets. However, the consistent monitoring of emissions data suggests an awareness of the importance of tracking carbon footprints in the context of global climate commitments.
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Japan Credit Rating Agency 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.
