JERA Co., Inc. Sustainability Profile
JERA Co., Inc., a leading energy company headquartered in Japan, plays a pivotal role in the global power industry. Established in 2015, JERA has rapidly evolved, focusing on the generation and trading of electricity, as well as the development of renewable energy solutions. With major operations across Asia and a commitment to sustainability, JERA is at the forefront of the energy transition. The company’s core offerings include thermal power generation and a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, distinguished by their innovative approach and efficiency. JERA's strategic partnerships and investments in cutting-edge technology have solidified its position as a market leader, contributing significantly to Japan's energy landscape and beyond. With a vision for a sustainable future, JERA continues to set benchmarks in the energy sector.
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JERA Co., Inc.'s score of 46 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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JERA Co., Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JERA Co., Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,574,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,332,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 globally. In Japan, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 31,709,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 19,297,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 10,643,000,000 kg CO2e). JERA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions across all scopes by 2050. Additionally, the company targets a reduction of domestic business CO2 emissions by more than 60% relative to FY2013 levels by 2035. For Scope 2, JERA plans to reduce the carbon emission intensity of its thermal power plants by 20% by FY2030. The emissions data is cascaded from JERA Co., Inc. as a current subsidiary, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the energy sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,757,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,192,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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JERA Co., Inc.'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.
JERA Co., Inc. 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.
