Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated Sustainability Profile

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 of about 15,610,000,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, their 2022 emissions were about 45,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 23,690,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 50,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 21,400,000,000 kg CO2e. Kyushu Electric has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 70% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by FY2030, relative to a 2013 baseline. Additionally, they target a 50% reduction in total GHG emissions across all scopes by FY2030. For Scope 2 emissions, they aim for a 47% reduction by FY2030, and for Scope 3 emissions, a 25% reduction is targeted over the same period. The company has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% per MWh by FY2031 from a FY2021 base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Kyushu Electric's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, focusing on significant reductions in their operational and supply chain emissions.