Hokuriku Electric Power
Hokuriku Electric Power Company, commonly referred to as Rikuuden, is a prominent player in Japan's energy sector, headquartered in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Established in 1951, the company has significantly contributed to the development of the Hokuriku region, providing reliable electricity to its operational areas, which include Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui Prefectures. Specialising in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power, Hokuriku Electric Power is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of services, including renewable energy solutions, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship, Hokuriku Electric Power has solidified its position as a trusted energy provider, achieving notable milestones in energy efficiency and service reliability.
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Hokuriku Electric Power's score of 33 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hokuriku Electric Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hokuriku Electric Power reported carbon emissions of approximately 13.15 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 20,000 tonnes CO2e for Scope 2, and about 4.52 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 17.48 million tonnes CO2e in 2022 and 18.76 million tonnes CO2e in 2021, indicating a positive trend in their efforts to reduce direct emissions. The company's Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use, also saw a reduction from approximately 4.37 million tonnes CO2e in 2022 to 4.52 million tonnes CO2e in 2023. This reflects ongoing initiatives to enhance sustainability across their operations. Hokuriku Electric Power has not publicly set specific reduction targets under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, their emissions data suggests a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint over recent years, as evidenced by the decreasing trends in both Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. Overall, while specific reduction targets are not detailed, Hokuriku Electric Power's emissions data indicates a proactive approach to addressing climate change and improving their environmental impact.
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Add to project2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,690,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 80,000 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,020,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hokuriku Electric Power is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
