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Okinawa Electric Power

Okinawa Electric Power Co., Inc., commonly referred to as Okiden, is a leading utility provider headquartered in Naha, Japan. Established in 1954, the company has played a pivotal role in the energy sector, primarily serving the Okinawa Prefecture and its surrounding regions. Specialising in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, Okiden is known for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, including the integration of renewable resources. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its renewable energy portfolio and enhancing grid reliability. With a strong market position, Okinawa Electric Power is recognised for its innovative approach to energy management and customer service, making it a key player in Japan's evolving energy landscape.

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How does Okinawa Electric Power's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Okinawa Electric Power's score of 15 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Okinawa Electric Power's reported carbon emissions

Okinawa Electric Power's most recent emissions data is from 2020, where the company reported total emissions of approximately 4,594,458,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,426,682,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,430,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a significant carbon footprint across all scopes, with Scope 1 emissions being the highest. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, it has reported its retail CO2 emission intensity, which was approximately 0.000304 kg CO2e per kWh in 2020, increasing to about 0.000327 kg CO2e per kWh in 2021. This suggests a slight increase in emissions intensity over the period. Okinawa Electric Power's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, but further details on specific reduction strategies or targets are currently unavailable. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where transitioning to lower carbon energy sources is critical for meeting global climate goals.

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2020
Scope 1
4,594,458,000
Scope 2
1,426,682,000
Scope 3
1,430,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Okinawa Electric Power's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Okinawa Electric Power is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Okinawa Electric Power 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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