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 33 is higher than 74% 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, 3,014,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and minimal emissions from Scope 3, specifically 62,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 1,585,481,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 2,612,458,000 kg CO2e in 2020. In 2022, JCR's emissions were approximately 3,709,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,358,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and again minimal Scope 3 emissions of 62,000 kg CO2e. The agency has shown a consistent trend of reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which totalled about 65,481,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 72,458,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these reductions, JCR has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The agency's focus appears to be on improving operational efficiencies and reducing emissions through internal measures rather than setting externally verified targets. Overall, JCR's emissions data reflects a positive trajectory towards lower carbon outputs, aligning with global trends in corporate responsibility and sustainability.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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.
