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JERA Co., Inc.

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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How does JERA Co., Inc.'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.

17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

JERA Co., Inc.'s score of 17 is higher than 70% 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 2020, JERA Co., Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 135,640,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 114,950,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 20,680,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2019, the company emitted about 124,630,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 5,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 23,910,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. In 2018, the emissions were approximately 134,908,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 25,490,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these figures, JERA has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the context of the global energy sector, which is increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and transitioning to sustainable energy sources.

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201820192020
Scope 1
134,908,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
Scope 2
5,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
25,490,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. JERA Co., Inc.'s primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

JERA Co., Inc. 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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