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TEPCO's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, TEPCO 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).
TEPCO has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into TEPCO's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TEPCO amounted to 6,155,000 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 TEPCO increased by 20.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
TEPCO's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TEPCO's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of TEPCO were 194,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has TEPCO reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, TEPCO's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), TEPCO's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that TEPCO's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are TEPCO's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, TEPCO reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,918,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 5,961,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has TEPCO reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, TEPCO's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that TEPCO 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), TEPCO's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 21.75% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does TEPCO use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, TEPCO reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
TEPCO's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into TEPCO's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, TEPCO reported 115,451,000 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 TEPCO includes a breakdown across 15 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.
TEPCO's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TEPCO's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, TEPCO reported total Scope 3 emissions of 115,451,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 93.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has TEPCO reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, TEPCO's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that TEPCO 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), TEPCO's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that TEPCO 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does TEPCO disclose?
In 2023, TEPCO reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of TEPCO's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to TEPCO's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 101,903,000 tCOâ‚‚e (88.26%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,800,000 tCOâ‚‚e (6.76%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,432,000 tCOâ‚‚e (2.97%)
TEPCO's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into TEPCO's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, TEPCO reported a total carbon footprint of 121,606,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.4% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to TEPCO's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.9%.