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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 4,445,010 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 27,778,243 tCOâ‚‚e (86.18%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,775,785 tCOâ‚‚e (8.61%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 959,120 tCOâ‚‚e (2.98%)
JA Solar Technology's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.