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Kansai Electric Power Co Inc

Common Name
Kansai Electric Power
Country
Japan
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Employees
31,428
Ticker
9503
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. is a pivotal player in Japan's energy sector. Specializing in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, the company supplies power primarily to the...

Kansai Electric Power's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kansai 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).

Kansai Electric Power has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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b. Kansai Electric Power's ESG Report 2022
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Insights into Kansai Electric Power's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKansai Electric Power amounted to19,447,000metric 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 Kansai Electric Powerdecreased by 2.16%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Kansai Electric Power's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202407.5 M15 M22.5 M30 MtCO2e+7%-17%-3%-14%-2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kansai Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kansai Electric Power were 19,447,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

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

Since 2019, Kansai Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Kansai Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Kansai Electric Power's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

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

Since 2019, Kansai Electric Power's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 100%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Kansai Electric Power's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 100% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

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

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Kansai Electric Power's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kansai Electric Power's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power reported 32,337,000 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 Kansai Electric Power includes a breakdown across 8of 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

Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202408.5 M17 M25.5 M34 MtCO2e+17%-20%+62%+4%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,337,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 86.15%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.85%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

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

Since 2019, Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 56.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

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

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

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power reported emissions for 8 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 Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 25,162,000 tCOâ‚‚e(77.81%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,480,000 tCOâ‚‚e(13.85%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,580,000 tCOâ‚‚e(4.89%)

Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(77.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(4.9%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(13.9%)

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

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,447,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 26,805 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 725.49 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

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

505,000500,00020,000,0002,000,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CGTSGAChugoku Electric PowerYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,830,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,197Scope 1 Intensity: 1,552.36 tCO2e/$MCCCTGRYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,072Scope 1 Intensity: 8.25 tCO2e/$MEDP RenovaveisYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,796Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MGGGuangxi Guiguan Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,223,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,315Scope 1 Intensity: 1,690.82 tCO2e/$MPublic PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,528,803 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,343Scope 1 Intensity: 1,126.89 tCO2e/$MTohoku Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,477,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,607Scope 1 Intensity: 1,745.44 tCO2e/$MRenovaYear: 2023Scope 1: 190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 252Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$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: $M 5,855Scope 1 Intensity: 7,901.42 tCO2e/$MElectric Power DevelopmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,940,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,307Scope 1 Intensity: 5,530.35 tCO2e/$MMeridian EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,924Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MGGGd Power DevelopmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 314,606,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,552Scope 1 Intensity: 12,813.95 tCO2e/$MAAAdani Green EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MOrmat TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 171,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 829Scope 1 Intensity: 207.11 tCO2e/$MOerstedYear: 2024Scope 1: 733,299 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,199Scope 1 Intensity: 89.43 tCO2e/$MChina Yangtze PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,574Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MLightYear: 2022Scope 1: 17,474 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,460Scope 1 Intensity: 7.10 tCO2e/$MClearway EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 540,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,314Scope 1 Intensity: 410.96 tCO2e/$MContact EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 947,491 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,731Scope 1 Intensity: 547.49 tCO2e/$MFortumYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,351,041 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,036Scope 1 Intensity: 223.85 tCO2e/$MBrookfield RenewableYear: 2024Scope 1: 134,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,142Scope 1 Intensity: 32.51 tCO2e/$MVerbundYear: 2024Scope 1: 499,696 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,579Scope 1 Intensity: 58.24 tCO2e/$MKansai Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,447,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,805Scope 1 Intensity: 725.49 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 725.49 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 175.49, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power ranked 17 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Kansai Electric Power is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Kansai Electric Power's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Kansai Electric Power reported a total carbon footprint of 51,784,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.44% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Kansai Electric Power's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 37.55%.a

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