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Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., commonly known as J-POWER, is a prominent player in Japan’s electricity sector. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates extensively across Japan, focusing on the generation and supply of electricity through diverse energy sources. Since its establishment in 1952, J-POWER has evolved into a key entity within the electricity nec industry, specialising in thermal, hydroelectric, and renewable power generation.
J-POWER’s core offerings include large-scale power plants and innovative energy projects that contribute to Japan’s energy security and sustainability goals. The company’s commitment to technological advancement and environmental responsibility has earned it a notable market position. With a history of strategic growth and operational excellence, J-POWER continues to play a vital role in Japan’s evolving energy landscape.
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Electric Power Development Co’s score of 39 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Electric Power Development Co (JP), an Electricity nec company, reported its most recent emissions data for 2023. The company's total emissions for 2023 were approximately 57.84 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes approximately 44.39 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 33.68 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and approximately 13.31 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions included use of sold products (around 7.01 billion kg CO2e) and fuel and energy related activities (approximately 3.76 billion kg CO2e).
In 2022, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 48.91 billion kg CO2e, with stationary combustion accounting for about 40.64 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2022 were approximately 13.17 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were about 47.95 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 13.60 billion kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 53.58 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 15.27 billion kg CO2e.
While a total emissions figure is available for 2015 (approximately 59.11 billion kg CO2e), 2014 (about 55.77 billion kg CO2e), 2013 (around 56.33 billion kg CO2e), and 2012 (approximately 54.09 billion kg CO2e), detailed Scope 1, 2, and 3 breakdowns are not fully available for these earlier years. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 52.24 billion kg CO2e in 2011, about 52.54 billion kg CO2e in 2010, around 46.52 billion kg CO2e in 2009, approximately 49.07 billion kg CO2e in 2008, about 49.86 billion kg CO2e in 2007, and approximately 24.67 billion kg CO2e in 1990.
Electric Power Development Co has not disclosed specific reduction targets or climate pledges. There are no SBTi-validated targets or other publicly available commitments regarding emissions reduction initiatives.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Electric Power Development Co yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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