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Jtekt Sustainability Profile

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JTEKT Corporation, a prominent player in the automotive and industrial sectors, is headquartered in Japan. Founded in 2006 through the merger of Koyo Seiko Co., Ltd. and Toyoda Machine Works, JTEKT has established itself as a leader in the production of bearings, steering systems, and machine tools. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, the company is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to quality. JTEKT's core offerings include high-performance bearings and advanced steering systems, which are distinguished by their precision engineering and durability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of eco-friendly products and smart manufacturing solutions. As a result, JTEKT holds a competitive position in the global market, recognised for its contributions to automotive efficiency and industrial productivity.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Jtekt's score of 27 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

48%

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Jtekt's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, JTEKT Corporation reported total emissions of approximately 19,904,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 19,004,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42.3% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, JTEKT targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. In previous years, JTEKT achieved a significant reduction of 37.7% in CO2 emissions from production compared to its challenge targets of a 30% reduction by 2025. The company has also established a global target to reduce overall CO2 emissions by 26% compared to fiscal 2013 by 2030, with a more ambitious goal of a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions by the same year. JTEKT's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from their own disclosures. The company is committed to sustainability and actively works towards reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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2008201220132014201520162020202120232024
Scope 1
236,000
000,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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-
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
-
-
-

How Carbon Intensive is Jtekt's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jtekt's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Jtekt's Location?

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Very high
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 Jtekt is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Jtekt's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Jtekt's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 12% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 85% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2016
Use of Sold Products
85%
Purchased Goods and Services
10%
Capital Goods
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Jtekt'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.

Jtekt has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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