Public Profile

Jfe

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Jfe's score of 10 is lower than 68% 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 2022, JFE Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,100,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 53,100,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6,400,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 23,184,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating significant upstream and downstream impacts. Over the years, JFE has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2019, total emissions were about 67,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 52,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 7,600,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 16,382,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, JFE has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing carbon emissions effectively. Overall, JFE's emissions data highlights the ongoing need for robust climate strategies within the steel and manufacturing sectors, particularly in Japan, where the company is headquartered.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jfe's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, 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. Jfe is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Jfe is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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