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 distribution and trade services of electricity, serving millions of customers across Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sabah and Sarawak.
As a key provider of electricity, TNB offers a range of services including generation, transmission, and distribution, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. The company is recognised for its commitment to renewable energy initiatives and smart grid technology, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the energy sector.
With numerous accolades for operational excellence and customer service, TNB continues to enhance its market position, ensuring reliable electricity supply while contributing to Malaysia's economic growth and environmental sustainability.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity Distribution industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Tenaga Nasional Berhad's reported carbon emissions
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a Malaysia-based electricity distribution and trade services company, has reported its greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes. For the reporting year 2025, TNB's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 39.31 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 314 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 168 million kg CO2e. The total aggregated emissions for 2025 were about 39.8 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, TNB's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 321 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 98 million kg CO2e, resulting in a total of approximately 39.2 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were about 38.78 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions approximately 331 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions around 100 million kg CO2e, summing to about 39.2 billion kg CO2e in total.
Prior to 2023, TNB primarily disclosed Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38.58 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 292 million kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were roughly 39.77 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 280 million kg CO2e.
Looking further back, Scope 1 emissions in 2020 were about 39.04 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 220 million kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 33.79 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 240 million kg CO2e. For 2018, Scope 1 emissions were around 37 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions approximately 190 million kg CO2e. In 2017, Scope 1 emissions were about 33.1 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 400 million kg CO2e. In 2016, Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 29.06 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 569.08 million kg CO2e.
TNB has noted missing data points for Scope 3/fuel and energy-related activities across several reporting years. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or climate pledges at this time, but its emissions reporting indicates a focus on monitoring and disclosing its environmental impact.
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