Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is Malaysia's leading electricity utility company, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Established in 1949, TNB has grown to become a pivotal player in the energy sector, serving millions of customers across Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sabah and Sarawak. As a key provider in the power generation, transmission, and distribution industry, TNB offers a diverse range of services, including renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency initiatives. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition towards greener energy sources. With a strong market presence, TNB has achieved numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Its unique blend of traditional and renewable energy offerings sets TNB apart in the competitive landscape of the Malaysian energy market.
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In 2024, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), headquartered in Malaysia (MY), reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 38,750,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, which includes 20,000,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 90,000,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions were recorded at about 321,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 98,000,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing 35,000,000 kg CO2e and employee commuting accounting for 63,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, TNB's Scope 1 emissions were slightly lower at about 38,920,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 331,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions remaining consistent at around 100,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a marginal reduction in Scope 1 emissions year-on-year. TNB has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company is actively engaged in sustainability practices and has disclosed its emissions data through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Overall, TNB's emissions profile reflects its ongoing operations in the energy sector, with a focus on transparency in reporting and a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 33,100,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 400,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Tenaga Nasional Berhad 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.