Chugoku Electric Power Co Inc
Chugoku Electric Power's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Chugoku Electric Power 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).
Chugoku Electric Power has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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 Chugoku Electric Power's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chugoku Electric Power amounted to 19,610,040 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chugoku Electric Power increased by 6%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chugoku Electric Power were 19,610,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Chugoku Electric Power reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Chugoku Electric Power reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Chugoku Electric Power reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 20%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 33.33% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Chugoku Electric Power use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Chugoku Electric Power reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Chugoku Electric Power's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Chugoku Electric Power reported 13,003,000 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 2023 disclosure of Chugoku Electric Power includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Chugoku Electric Power reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,003,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 83.08% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.92% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Chugoku Electric Power reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Chugoku Electric Power 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Chugoku Electric Power disclose?
In 2023, Chugoku Electric Power reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 8,300,000 tCOâ‚‚e (63.83%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,200,000 tCOâ‚‚e (16.92%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,820,000 tCOâ‚‚e (14%)
Chugoku Electric Power's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Chugoku Electric Power's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Chugoku Electric Power reported a total carbon footprint of 32,613,040 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Chugoku Electric Power's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 60.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 39.87%.