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updated 25 days ago

Tenaga Nasional Berhad Sustainability Profile

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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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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Tenaga Nasional Berhad's score of 27 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tenaga Nasional Berhad's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 38,750,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 321,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 98,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes 35,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 63,489,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. This data reflects TNB's ongoing commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. In 2023, TNB's emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at about 38,920,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 331,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 100,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive climate accountability. Despite the high emissions figures, TNB has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while TNB is aware of its carbon footprint, it may not yet have formalised strategies for significant emissions reductions. Overall, TNB's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by large energy providers in balancing operational demands with climate commitments. The company continues to engage in sustainability reporting, reflecting its awareness of the need for climate action in the energy sector.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
29,061,190,000
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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
569,079,000
000,000,000
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

How Carbon Intensive is Tenaga Nasional Berhad's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tenaga Nasional Berhad's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Tenaga Nasional Berhad's Location?

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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 Tenaga Nasional Berhad is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Tenaga Nasional Berhad's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 2% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Employee Commuting
64%
Business Travel
36%

Tenaga Nasional Berhad's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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