Kansai Electric Power Co Inc
Kansai Electric Power's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kansai Electric Power's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kansai Electric Power amounted to 19,877,000 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). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kansai Electric Power decreased by 13.76%, 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
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kansai Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kansai Electric Power were 19,875,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kansai Electric Power reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kansai Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kansai Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.75%, 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 2023, Kansai Electric Power reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,000 tCO₂e 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 60%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kansai Electric Power's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 60% in 2023, 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 2023, Kansai Electric Power reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Kansai Electric Power's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kansai Electric Power's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kansai Electric Power reported 32,666,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Kansai Electric Power includes a breakdown across 8 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. a
Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kansai Electric Power reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,666,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 86.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.86% 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 emissions have increased by 58.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 25,534,000 tCO₂e (78.17%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,528,000 tCO₂e (13.86%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,687,000 tCO₂e (5.16%)
Kansai Electric Power's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kansai Electric Power’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Kansai Electric Power reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,875,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 29,669 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 669.9 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kansai Electric Power's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kansai Electric Power's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Kansai Electric Power reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 669.9 tCO₂e 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 Kansai Electric Power rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Kansai Electric Power ranked 17 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kansai Electric Power among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Kansai Electric Power's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kansai Electric Power reported a total carbon footprint of 52,543,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.25% decrease compared to 2022, 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 62.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 37.83%. a