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Jsr

Jsr Corporation, commonly referred to as JSR, is a leading player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1957, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. JSR is renowned for its innovative solutions in synthetic rubber, plastics, and advanced materials, catering primarily to the automotive, electronics, and healthcare sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, JSR's core products, such as high-performance elastomers and specialty chemicals, stand out for their quality and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in semiconductor materials and eco-friendly products, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in various industries. JSR continues to drive innovation, making it a pivotal force in the global chemical landscape.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Jsr's score of 30 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jsr's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JSR Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 186000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 741000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. JSR has set a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with efforts commencing in 2023. This ambitious target encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint across the entire value chain. In previous years, JSR's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2016 global emissions recorded at 431489000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 571764000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 651608000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Their emissions in Japan for the same year were significantly lower, with Scope 1 at 27476000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 171034000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 16641000 kg CO2e. JSR's commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by their participation in various climate initiatives, although they have not yet established near-term science-based targets. The company continues to focus on reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency as part of their broader environmental strategy.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
431,489,000
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Scope 2
571,764,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
651,608,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jsr's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), 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. Jsr 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.

Jsr 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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