In 2024, Tohoku 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).
Tohoku 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 32,477,000a | 33,760,000a | 31,069,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 372,000a | 1,000a | 1,000b | |
Location-Based | 372,000a | 1,000a | 1,000b | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 15,976,000a | 16,705,000a | 14,525,000b | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 1,745.4377a | 1,495.3644a | 1,801.456a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tohoku Electric Power amounted to 32,849,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tohoku Electric Power decreased by 2.7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tohoku Electric Power were 32,477,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 372,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 372,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 37,100% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power reported 15,976,000 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 2024 disclosure of Tohoku Electric Power includes a breakdown across 8 of 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
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,976,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 92.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Tohoku Electric Power's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2024, Tohoku 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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,477,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 18,607 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,745.44 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,745.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 34.86, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Tohoku Electric Power among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power reported a total carbon footprint of 48,825,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.25% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Tohoku Electric Power's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 66.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 32.72%.a