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Kansai Electric

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Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc. (commonly known as Kansai Electric) is a leading energy provider headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Established in 1951, the company has grown to become a pivotal player in the Japanese electric utility sector, primarily serving the Kansai region, which includes major cities like Kyoto and Kobe. Kansai Electric operates in the electricity generation, transmission, and distribution industries, focusing on a diverse energy portfolio that includes nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable sources. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, striving to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Kansai Electric has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in smart grid technology and a robust response to Japan's energy challenges post-Fukushima. Its dedication to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions makes it a cornerstone of Japan's energy landscape.

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37

Industry Average

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24

Industry Benchmark

Kansai Electric's score of 37 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kansai Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kansai Electric reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,987,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,596,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included 490,900,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 2,544,400,000,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Kansai Electric has set ambitious reduction targets to address its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and a 70% reduction by 2030, relative to 2013 levels. Additionally, it targets a 50% reduction in total emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2030. These commitments reflect Kansai Electric's proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated, with no cascaded data from parent organisations.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
32,814,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000,000
Scope 2
10,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
31,151,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kansai Electric's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Kansai Electric is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kansai Electric 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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