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Japan Display Sustainability Profile

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Japan Display Inc. (JDI), headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the display technology industry, specialising in advanced LCD and OLED solutions. Founded in 2012, JDI emerged from the merger of several prominent display manufacturers, quickly establishing itself as a key innovator in the sector. With major operational regions across Asia, particularly in Japan and China, JDI focuses on providing high-quality display panels for smartphones, tablets, and automotive applications. Their core products, including high-resolution displays and cutting-edge touch technologies, are distinguished by their superior image quality and energy efficiency. Recognised for its commitment to research and development, Japan Display has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major tech companies. As a result, JDI holds a strong market position, contributing to the evolution of display technology in an increasingly digital world.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Japan Display's score of 72 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

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Japan Display's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Japan Display reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,127,440,000 kg CO2e, comprising 68,448,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 208,455,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 850,536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, emissions were approximately 1,454,168,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 76,966,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 243,242,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,133,961,000 kg CO2e. Japan Display has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has reported energy-derived CO2 emission reductions of about 695,000 kg CO2e in 2025, indicating ongoing efforts to mitigate their carbon footprint. However, no formal science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives have been identified. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are sourced directly from Japan Display Inc. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although specific commitments or pledges remain unspecified.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
89,235,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
380,169,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,229,049,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Japan Display's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Japan Display's primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Japan Display's Location?

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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 Display is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Japan Display's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Japan Display's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 25% last year and decreased by approximately 31% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 75% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
44%
Use of Sold Products
37%
Processing of Sold Products
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Japan Display's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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 Display 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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