JA Solar Technology Co Ltd
JA Solar Technology's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, JA Solar Technology completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
JA Solar Technology has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into JA Solar Technology's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JA Solar Technology amounted to 4,552,181 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JA Solar Technology increased by 58.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
JA Solar Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are JA Solar Technology's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of JA Solar Technology were 107,171 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has JA Solar Technology reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, JA Solar Technology's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 246.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), JA Solar Technology's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are JA Solar Technology's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, JA Solar Technology reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,220,788 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,445,010 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does JA Solar Technology use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, JA Solar Technology reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
JA Solar Technology's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into JA Solar Technology's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, JA Solar Technology reported 32,233,663 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of JA Solar Technology includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 15 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
JA Solar Technology's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are JA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, JA Solar Technology reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,233,663 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has JA Solar Technology reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, JA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 324.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), JA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions increased by 32.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does JA Solar Technology disclose?
In 2024, JA Solar Technology reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of JA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to JA Solar Technology's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 27,778,243 tCO₂e (86.18%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,775,785 tCO₂e (8.61%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 959,120 tCO₂e (2.98%)
JA Solar Technology's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into JA Solar Technology’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, JA Solar Technology reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 107,171 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,608 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.15 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
JA Solar Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does JA Solar Technology's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, JA Solar Technology reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.77, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does JA Solar Technology rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, JA Solar Technology ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
JA Solar Technology is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into JA Solar Technology's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, JA Solar Technology reported a total carbon footprint of 36,785,844 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 35.12% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to JA Solar Technology's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.08%.a