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 2023, 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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Insights into Electric Power Development's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Electric Power Development amounted to 44,530,000 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 Electric Power Development decreased by 9.23%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Electric Power Development's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e-11%+2%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Electric Power Development's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Electric Power Development were 44,390,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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

Since 2020, Electric Power Development's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Electric Power Development's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Electric Power Development's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, 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.

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.

Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.

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

In 2023, Electric Power Development reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Electric Power Development's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Electric Power Development's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Electric Power Development reported 13,310,000 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 Electric Power Development includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Electric Power Development's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202304 M8 M12 M16 MtCO2e-11%-3%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Electric Power Development reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,310,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 35.07% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 64.93% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

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

Since 2020, Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.

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

In 2023, Electric Power Development reported emissions for 9 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 Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Electric Power Development's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,010,000 tCOâ‚‚e (52.62%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,760,000 tCOâ‚‚e (28.22%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 1,640,000 tCOâ‚‚e (12.31%)

Electric Power Development's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(12.3%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(28.2%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(52.6%)

Insights into Electric Power Development's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Electric Power Development reported a total carbon footprint of 57,840,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.05% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Electric Power Development's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 76.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 23.01%.

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