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
As of 2023, Kansai Electric's carbon emissions include approximately 1,987,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3,236,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has reported a total of approximately 5,424,100,000 kg CO2e in emissions for the year. Kansai Electric has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other formal climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards. The company has been actively monitoring its emissions, particularly focusing on its power generation business in Japan, which has a CO2 emission factor of approximately 0.000401 kg CO2e per kWh. Overall, while Kansai Electric has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate action strategy and align with global sustainability goals.
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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 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 31,151,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 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.
