JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,879,379 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:45,268 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,834,111 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:15,702,382 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:27%
Total Energy Consumption:4,293,020.17 MWh/year
Water Consumption:3,300,169 m3/year
Waste Generated:115,258.16 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:2,574.88 tCO2e/RMB10^8
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Green Manufacturing
- Green Products and Solutions
- Green Industry Chain
- Corporate Governance
- Supply Chain Management
- Talent Growth
- Community Public Welfare
Environmental Achievements
- 2022 Operation-wide reduction in GHG Emissions Intensity 33%
- 2022 Percentage of green electricity usage 27%
- Six bases awarded as national “Green Factories”
- Beijing Headquarter achieved carbon neutrality in operational emissions in 2021
- DeepBlue 3.0 passed UL EPD Certification
Social Achievements
- Launched the distributed household power station sub-brand “JA Solar Xingjia”
- Cumulative payment for rural revitalization photovoltaic projects is approximately RMB 60,294,000
- Awarded the title of “National Advanced Private Enterprise in Employment and Social Security”
- Average customer satisfaction score of 96.48
- Customer complaint resolution rate 100%
Governance Achievements
- Established the Strategy and Sustainability Committee
- 100% Coverage of integrity and integrity cooperation agreements signed between the company and suppliers
- 0 major internal control risk events occurred in 2022
- 215 new authorized patents in 2022
- Improved information security and privacy protection system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Heat waves, rising sea levels, floods, frequent extreme weather events, and biodiversity losses.
- Stricter climate-related policies (such as implementing a carbon price mechanism)
- Stricter environmental protection and safety regulations
- Higher requirements for the carbon footprint management of JA Solar's product life cycle
- Reputational risks related to climate change actions
Mitigation Strategies
- Integrates climate change risk management concepts into the entire life cycle of its operations
- Purchases property insurance to balance financial risks
- Created a systematic technical talent training system and strengthens R&D investment
- Cooperates with the entire value chain to promote product disassembly and recycling
- Joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and partnered with CDP
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 120 suppliers for environmental assessment; 70 suppliers for social assessment
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier’s Letter of Commitment on Environmental Health, Safety, and Social Responsibility
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
- Supplier social responsibility and sustainability assessment system
- RoHS/REACH investigation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
- Heat waves
- Rising sea levels
- Biodiversity losses
Transition Risks
- Policy and legal risks
- Market risks
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Expansion of the global new energy industry
- Increasing integration of PV power generation with various industries
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN SDGs, UN Global Compact, HKEX ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO50001
Third-party Assurance: Third-party assurance agency provided guidance and evaluation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 6
- Goal 7
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 10
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 15
- Goal 16
- Goal 17
JA Solar's measures to contribute to each SDG are detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- DeepBlue 3.0
- DeepBlue 3.0 Pro
- DeepBlue 4.0 X
- JA Solar Xingjia
Awards & Recognition
- National Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise
- Jiangsu Provincial Governor’s Quality Award
- Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award)
- PVEL “Top Performer” Honor
- RETC “Top Performer” Honor
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- ESG compliance audits
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UNGC, ISSB IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, CSRD, Hong Kong Stock Exchange Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)