Tohoku Electric Power Co Inc
Tohoku Electric Power's GHG Emissions Data Preview
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 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Tohoku Electric Power's Operational Emissions
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
Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tohoku Electric Power were 32,477,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Tohoku Electric Power reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
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
What are Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 2 emissions?
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
Has Tohoku Electric Power reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
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
What methodology does Tohoku Electric Power use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Tohoku Electric Power's Value Chain Emissions
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
Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions?
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
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tohoku Electric Power disclose?
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.
What are the main sources of Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 12,482,000 tCO₂e (78.13%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,267,000 tCO₂e (7.93%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,207,000 tCO₂e (7.56%)
Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tohoku Electric Power’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
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
Tohoku Electric Power's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Tohoku Electric Power's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
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 93.49, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Tohoku Electric Power rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Tohoku Electric Power ranked 21 out of 24 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
Insights into Tohoku Electric Power's Total Carbon Footprint
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