Climate Change Data

JERA Co., Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Zero violations of environmental laws and regulations
  • Promotion of “JERA Zero CO2 Emissions 2050”

Social Achievements

  • Establishment in April 2021 of JERA Miraiful (a special subsidiary for the employment of people with disabilities) and promotion of employment of people with disabilities
  • Formulation of “Social Contribution Activity Policy” in July 2021 and the implementation of social contribution activities inside and outside Japan

Governance Achievements

  • Enhancing Board of Directors deliberations based on the results of Board effectiveness evaluations
  • Ensuring diversity in the Board of Directors (appointment of woman and foreign national directors)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Synergy effect of 100 billion yen/year within 5 years from integration
Short-term Goals:
  • LNG thermal power replacement development in Japan: 7–9 GW (5–7 sites in 2025)
  • Equity ownership in renewable energy output: 5 GW (2025)
  • 20% reduction in CO2 emission intensity for thermal power generation compared to the Japanese government’s outlook for FY2030
  • Consolidated net income of 200 billion yen (2025)
  • Credit rating: A or higher (2025)

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy security
  • Innovative solutions
  • Renewable energy
  • Low-carbon power generation
  • Global governance
  • Community engagement
  • DX for new decarbonized energy models
  • Diverse workforce
  • Safe and comfortable workplace

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 99.98% coal ash utilization rate in 2022.
  • Reduced SOx emissions intensity to 0.03 g/kWh and NOx emissions intensity to 0.07 g/kWh in 2022.
  • Achieved 96.88% utilization rate for waste plastics in 2022.
  • KPMG Azusa Sustainability Co. provided third-party assurance for some environmental data.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained employee engagement at 68.8% in 2022 (employee satisfaction survey).
  • Increased the ratio of women in leadership positions (target of 8.5% in 2025, 30% in the medium to long term).
  • Obtained the PRIDE Index Silver certification in 2022.
  • Established JERA Miraiful, a special subsidiary employing 12 people with disabilities.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Promotion Conference chaired by the President, CEO, and COO.
  • Joined the UN Global Compact in July 2023.
  • Endorsed the TCFD recommendations in September 2021 and joined the TCFD Consortium.
  • Established the JERA Transaction Monitoring Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 8.5% women in leadership positions by 2025; 30% in the medium to long term.
  • 20% ammonia co-firing by the late 2020s, 50% by the early 2030s at Hekinan Power Plant.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 5GW of renewable energy capacity by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacts (extreme weather, sea level rise)
  • Regulatory changes and market shifts related to decarbonization
  • Ensuring energy security in a volatile global market
  • Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive job market
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
  • Managing risks associated with global operations
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed JERA Zero Emissions 2050 roadmap and JERA Environment Commitment 2035.
  • Investing in renewable energy (target of 5GW by 2025).
  • Developing and implementing ammonia and hydrogen utilization technologies.
  • Implementing a Job-type human resource management system.
  • Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  • Strengthening risk management framework and implementing a comprehensive risk management system.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Compliance checks during contract signing
  • Material procurement policy briefing sessions
  • Collaboration with other companies in domestic and overseas businesses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Sea level rise
  • Water scarcity
Transition Risks
  • Strengthening regulations on fossil fuel use
  • Carbon pricing
  • Changes in energy supply structure
  • Decline in fossil fuel value
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for clean energy
  • Technological advancements in low-carbon fuels (hydrogen, ammonia)
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI, SASB, UNGC, SDGs

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Azusa Sustainability Co.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Development of low-environmental-impact recycling processes for electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries.
  • Construction of large-capacity sweep energy storage systems using used electric vehicle batteries.

Awards & Recognition

  • Health Management Excellent Company 2023
  • Resilience Certification (July 2023)