Kao Corp
Kao Energy Data Preview
In 2023, Kao disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Kao also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, Kao also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, Kao also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Kao's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into Kao's Energy Renewability
In 2023, Kao consumed a total of 16.7 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 42.58% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 57.42% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
Kao's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of Kao's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, Kao consumed a total of 16.7 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 42.58% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that Kao is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.
Are Kao's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2019, Kao's total energy consumption decreased by 12.11%, including a further 7.49% drop in 2023, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Kao's consumption decreased by 0.7%, showing a recent negative trend in clean energy adoption. Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Kao's mix has remained relatively stable, indicating no significant changes in sourcing practices.
Kao's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into Kao's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, Kao disclosed detailed information on both the sources and generation technologies of its consumed and produced energy This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Kao's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
Kao's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Kao's energy consumption?
In 2023, Kao's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Natural Gas (47.34%)
- Electricity (Unspecified Source) (42.61%)
- Diesel (5.66%)
How diverse is Kao’s energy consumption mix?
In 2023, Kao consumed energy from 10 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a moderately diverse energy mix, with some concentration in a primary source.
What are the main sources or generation technologies used by Kao to produce energy?
In 2023, Kao's energy production came primarily from
- Solar Energy (100%)
How diverse is Kao’s energy production mix?
In 2023, Kao produced energy using 1 different sources or generation technologies. The energy production mix is highly concentrated, with Solar Energy alone making up 100% of total output.
Kao's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies
Insights into Kao's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency
In 2023, Kao reported total energy inflows of 7.31 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 7.26 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 49,132.8 Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 0.67%, reflecting a 67.19% percentage point increase from the previous year (2022).
Kao's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time
- Total Energy Produced
- Total Energy Purchased