Jfe Sustainability Profile
JFE Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as JFE, is a prominent player in the steel and engineering industries, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2002, JFE has rapidly established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality steel products, catering to various sectors including automotive, construction, and energy. With major operational regions across Asia and beyond, JFE is renowned for its innovative solutions, particularly in the development of environmentally friendly steel manufacturing processes. The company’s core offerings include flat and long steel products, as well as engineering services that emphasise sustainability and efficiency. JFE's commitment to quality and technological advancement has positioned it as a key competitor in the global market, achieving notable milestones such as significant reductions in carbon emissions and advancements in steel processing techniques.
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Industry Benchmark
Jfe's score of 17 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Jfe's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, JFE Holdings, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, primarily from stationary combustion, and about 6,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 50,200,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 42,300,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,700,000,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a total of around 48,000,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. JFE has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Their emissions data is sourced directly from JFE Holdings, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company has demonstrated a commitment to monitoring and reporting its emissions, but further details on reduction initiatives or specific climate commitments are not available.
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| 1990 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 52,500,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Jfe's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Jfe's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 57% last year and increased by approximately 57% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 20% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Jfe'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.
Jfe 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.
