Tohoku Electric Power
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc., commonly referred to as Tohoku EPCO, is a leading utility provider headquartered in Sendai, Japan. Established in 1951, the company primarily serves the Tohoku region, delivering reliable electricity and gas services to millions of customers. Operating within the energy sector, Tohoku Electric Power focuses on power generation, transmission, and distribution, with a commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The company has made significant strides in renewable energy, positioning itself as a key player in Japan's transition to a low-carbon economy. Notable achievements include advancements in nuclear and hydroelectric power generation, which underscore Tohoku EPCO's dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship. With a strong market presence, Tohoku Electric Power continues to enhance its service offerings, ensuring energy security and efficiency for its diverse customer base.
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Tohoku Electric Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tohoku Electric Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,760,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 16,705,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (about 13,734,000,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 937,000,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 31,069,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 14,525,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This indicates a rise in emissions across all scopes from 2022 to 2023. Tohoku Electric Power has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Tohoku Electric Power Company, Incorporated, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Overall, Tohoku Electric Power's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the energy sector in reducing carbon footprints while meeting growing energy demands.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Tohoku 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.
