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Tenaga Nasional Berhad

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Tenaga Nasional Berhad'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.

7

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Tenaga Nasional Berhad's score of 7 is higher than 74% 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 2023, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), headquartered in Malaysia, reported carbon emissions of approximately 38,920,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 390,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions included about 36,853,490 kg CO2e from business travel and 63,027,750 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Over the years, TNB's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 39,740,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and Scope 2 emissions reaching a high of 400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. TNB's emissions intensity for electricity generation has varied, with a reported intensity of 546.5 kg CO2e per MWh in 2023. The company continues to navigate the challenges of reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining its role as a leading energy provider in the region.

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2017201820192020202120222023
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
Scope 2
400,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Tenaga Nasional Berhad is headquartered in MY, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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