JERA Co., Inc., a leading player in the transmission services of electricity, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2015, JERA has quickly established itself as a pivotal force in the energy sector, focusing on the efficient and sustainable transmission of electricity.
The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and reliability, offering a range of services that include electricity generation and supply, as well as energy management solutions. JERA's unique approach combines advanced technology with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, positioning it as a market leader in the transition to cleaner energy sources.
With a robust market presence and notable achievements in renewable energy integration, JERA Co., Inc. continues to shape the future of electricity transmission, ensuring a stable and sustainable energy supply for its customers.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity Transmission is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity Transmission industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
JERA Co., Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
JERA Co., Inc., headquartered in Japan and operating in the transmission services of electricity industry, has outlined ambitious climate commitments and reported its carbon emissions.
For the reporting year 2024, JERA reported a total of approximately 144.2 billion kg CO2e in emissions. This figure comprises approximately 113.2 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 7 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 30.8 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Within Scope 3, business travel accounted for approximately 126 billion kg CO2e.
The company's climate strategy includes a commitment to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions from both its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050. JERA also aims to reduce domestic business CO2 emissions by more than 60% relative to FY2013 by FY2035. Furthermore, for domestic businesses, there is a target to reduce the carbon emission intensity of thermal power plants by 20% based on the long-term energy supply-demand outlook for FY2030.
For prior reporting years, JERA has provided Scope 1 emissions data:
- 2023: Approximately 275 million kg CO2e (Scope 1).
- 2022: Approximately 204 million kg CO2e (Scope 1).
- 2021: Approximately 245 million kg CO2e (Scope 1).
- 2020: Approximately 348 million kg CO2e (Scope 1).
- 2019: Approximately 161.1 billion kg CO2e for stationary combustion within Scope 1.
- 2018: Approximately 166.3 billion kg CO2e for stationary combustion within Scope 1.
- 2017: Approximately 168.8 billion kg CO2e for stationary combustion within Scope 1.
Scope 3 emissions data for business travel was reported as approximately 180 billion kg CO2e for 2013.
JERA's data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating these emissions and commitments are directly attributed to JERA Co., Inc. The company has disclosed Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for the most recent reporting year, and has provided comprehensive reduction targets across different scopes and timeframes.
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JERA Co., Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2050
Commitment to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions from both dom…
Commitment to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions from both domestic and overseas businesses
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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