Kyuden, officially known as Kyushu Electric Power Company, Inc., is a leading provider of transmission services for electricity, headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan. Established in 1951, the company has played a pivotal role in the energy sector, particularly in the Kyushu region, where it serves millions of customers.
Specialising in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, Kyuden is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. 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 enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact, Kyuden has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key player in Japan's energy landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity Transmission is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity Transmission industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Kyuden's reported carbon emissions
Kyuden, a transmission services of electricity provider based in Japan, reported a total of approximately 33.41 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions of about 17.8 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 50 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 16.81 billion kg CO2e.
In 2022, Kyuden's total emissions were approximately 45.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 23.69 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 50 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 22.6 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2021, total emissions were approximately 39.72 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 17.49 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 50 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 23.39 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Kyuden's emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 3 are cascaded from its parent organisation, Kyuden International Corporation. Kyuden International Corporation, in turn, inherits its SBTi reduction targets from Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated. While specific reduction targets are not detailed in the provided data, the company's reporting indicates a commitment to disclosing emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories, with a focus on providing detailed upstream and downstream emissions data.
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Kyuden’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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