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Electric Power Development Co

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Electric Power Development Co., commonly known as J-Power, is a leading player in the energy sector, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1952, the company has significantly contributed to the development of Japan's electric power infrastructure, focusing on hydroelectric, thermal, and renewable energy sources. J-Power operates primarily in Japan, with notable projects extending to international markets, enhancing its global footprint. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, offering unique services in power generation and transmission. With a strong emphasis on innovation, J-Power has achieved several milestones, including advancements in clean energy technologies. Its market position is bolstered by a reputation for reliability and efficiency, making it a key player in the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Electric Power Development Co's score of 21 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Electric Power Development Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Electric Power Development Co., headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 48,910,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, which include direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Additionally, the company recorded about 13,170,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, encompassing indirect emissions from the value chain, such as investments and the use of sold products. Comparatively, in 2021, the company’s Scope 1 emissions were about 47,950,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 13,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions year-on-year, while Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable. Electric Power Development Co. has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies within the organisation. Overall, the company’s emissions data reflects its substantial carbon footprint, highlighting the importance of developing robust climate commitments to mitigate its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
53,580,000,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
15,270,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Electric Power Development Co's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Electric Power Development Co is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Electric Power Development Co is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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