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 score of 20 is lower than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tohoku Electric Power's reported carbon emissions
Tohoku Electric Power, headquartered in Japan, reported a total of approximately 3,033,000,000 kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2022, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects a slight decrease from the previous year's total of about 3,255,000,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions profile includes significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions, which totalled approximately 3,106,900,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,381,500,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Tohoku Electric Power has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not publicly committed to Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges. In summary, while Tohoku Electric Power has made progress in reducing its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Tohoku Electric Power is committed to some 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.
