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Electric Power Development Co Ltd

Common Name
Electric Power Development
Country
Japan
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
7,127
Ticker
9513
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., commonly known as J-POWER, is a pivotal player in Japan's energy sector, engaging primarily in the generation and wholesale distribution of electricity. The compa...

Electric Power Development's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Electric Power Development 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).

Electric Power Development has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Electric Power Development's Integrated Report 2025
a. Electric Power Development's Integrated Report 2025
b. Electric Power Development's Integrated Report 2023
b. Electric Power Development's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Electric Power Development's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofElectric Power Development amounted to46,080,000metric 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 Electric Power Developmentincreased by 3.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Electric Power Development's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e-11%+2%-9%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Electric Power Development's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Electric Power Development were 45,940,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Electric Power Development reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Electric Power Development's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Electric Power Development's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Electric Power Development's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Electric Power Development reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 140,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 140,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Electric Power Development reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Electric Power Development's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Electric Power Development's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Electric Power Development's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Electric Power Development's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Electric Power Development use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Electric Power Development reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Electric Power Development's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Electric Power Development's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Electric Power Development reported 13,510,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Electric Power Development includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Electric Power Development's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202404 M8 M12 M16 MtCO2e-11%-3%+1%+2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Electric Power Development reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,510,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 40.62%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 59.38%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Electric Power Development reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 11.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Electric Power Development's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Electric Power Development disclose?

In 2024, Electric Power Development reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,630,000 tCOâ‚‚e(56.42%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,460,000 tCOâ‚‚e(32.98%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 440,000 tCOâ‚‚e(3.25%)

Electric Power Development's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(33.0%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(3.3%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(56.4%)

Insights into Electric Power Development’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Electric Power Development reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45,940,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,307 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5,530.35 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Electric Power Development's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CTSSHChugoku Electric PowerYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,830,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,197Scope 1 Intensity: 1,552.36 tCO2e/$MCCCTGRYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,072Scope 1 Intensity: 8.25 tCO2e/$MEnel Generacion ChileYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,370,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,012Scope 1 Intensity: 786.92 tCO2e/$MTohoku Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,477,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,607Scope 1 Intensity: 1,745.44 tCO2e/$MRenovaYear: 2023Scope 1: 190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 252Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MAuren EnergiaYear: 2022Scope 1: 122,245 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,044Scope 1 Intensity: 117.12 tCO2e/$MNorthland Power Inc (Ontario)Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,425,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,631Scope 1 Intensity: 874.27 tCO2e/$MBKWYear: 2024Scope 1: 881,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,023Scope 1 Intensity: 175.49 tCO2e/$MTTTEPCOYear: 2024Scope 1: 221,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,684Scope 1 Intensity: 4.84 tCO2e/$MSSShanghai Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,266,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,855Scope 1 Intensity: 7,901.42 tCO2e/$MScatecYear: 2024Scope 1: 889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 385Scope 1 Intensity: 2.31 tCO2e/$MRusHydroYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,050,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,648Scope 1 Intensity: 5,674.89 tCO2e/$MSerena EnergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 6.33 tCO2e/$MSSSGICCYear: 2023Scope 1: 238 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,080Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MRaizenYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,179,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 43,967Scope 1 Intensity: 72.32 tCO2e/$MHHHuaneng Lancang River HydropowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 132 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,411Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MRomande Energie HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,741 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 9.51 tCO2e/$MMeridian EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,924Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MKansai Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,447,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,805Scope 1 Intensity: 725.49 tCO2e/$MOerstedYear: 2024Scope 1: 733,299 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,199Scope 1 Intensity: 89.43 tCO2e/$MChina Yangtze PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,574Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MContact EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 947,491 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,731Scope 1 Intensity: 547.49 tCO2e/$MBrookfield RenewableYear: 2024Scope 1: 134,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,142Scope 1 Intensity: 32.51 tCO2e/$MVerbundYear: 2024Scope 1: 499,696 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,579Scope 1 Intensity: 58.24 tCO2e/$MERGYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 768Scope 1 Intensity: 1.46 tCO2e/$MElectric Power DevelopmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,940,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,307Scope 1 Intensity: 5,530.35 tCO2e/$M

How does Electric Power Development's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Electric Power Development reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5,530.35 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 58.24, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Electric Power Development rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Electric Power Development ranked 24 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Electric Power Development among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Electric Power Development's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Electric Power Development reported a total carbon footprint of 59,590,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.03% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Electric Power Development's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 77.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 22.67%.a

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