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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

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Japan Credit Rating Agency's score of 17 is lower than 96% 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

In 2025, Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) reported a CO2 emissions factor of approximately 0.00442 kg CO2e per tonne mile under Scope 1 emissions. This figure reflects their operational efficiency in carbon emissions related to transportation. For the previous years, the emissions factors were approximately 0.00459 kg CO2e per tonne mile in 2024, 0.00475 kg CO2e per tonne mile in 2023, 0.00492 kg CO2e per tonne mile in 2022, and 0.00449 kg CO2e per tonne mile in 2021. Currently, JCR has not disclosed specific reduction targets or significant climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The absence of detailed emissions data across Scope 1, 2, and 3 suggests that JCR may be in the early stages of formalising their climate action plans. As the agency continues to evolve, establishing clear reduction targets and enhancing transparency in emissions reporting will be crucial for aligning with global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Japan Credit Rating Agency's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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 Japan Credit Rating Agency is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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