Kansai Electric
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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Kansai Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kansai Electric's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 5,000,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,987,500,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 200,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 3,236,600,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from capital goods (90,000,000,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 2,544,400,000,000 kg CO2e). Kansai Electric has set ambitious reduction targets to address its greenhouse gas emissions. By 2025, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% from 2013 levels, escalating to a 70% reduction by 2030. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in total emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2030, also relative to 2013 levels. These commitments reflect Kansai Electric's proactive approach to mitigating climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 32,814,000,000 | 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 |
| 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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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.
