Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated, commonly known as Kyuden, is a leading energy provider headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan. Established in 1951, the company primarily serves the Kyushu region, delivering reliable electricity and gas services to millions of customers. Kyuden operates within the electric utility industry, focusing on power generation, transmission, and distribution. The company is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy, with significant investments in solar and hydroelectric power, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, Kyushu Electric Power has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in smart grid technology. As a key player in Japan's energy landscape, Kyuden continues to enhance its market position through strategic initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
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Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated's score of 45 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,410,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 17,800,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 60,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 15,610,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, based on 2013 levels. Additionally, it targets a 50% reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by the same year. For Scope 1 emissions specifically, the Kyuden Group plans to achieve a 47% reduction based on electric power (kWh) between FY2020 and FY2030. Kyushu Electric Power Company is also committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% per MWh by FY2031 from a FY2021 base year. Furthermore, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and the use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.
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2016 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 27,500,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 100,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 8,900,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated is participating in some 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.