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.
How does Japan Credit Rating Agency'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.
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.
Japan Credit Rating Agency's score of 26 is lower than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 744,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight increase from 2021, when emissions were about 722,000,000 kg CO2e, and a notable decrease from 2019's emissions of approximately 845,000,000 kg CO2e. The agency has not disclosed specific data regarding Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor has it set any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Despite the lack of specific climate commitments or reduction targets, JCR's emissions data indicates a general trend of fluctuating emissions over the past few years. The absence of a structured climate pledge or reduction initiatives suggests that JCR may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the agency continues to assess its environmental impact, future commitments may emerge to align with global climate goals.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Japan Credit Rating Agency has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

