- Soaring fuel and electricity prices due to the war in Ukraine
- Aging power transmission and distribution equipment
- Decreasing electricity demand due to population decline and energy saving
- Long-term shutdown of Shiga Nuclear Power Plant
Hokuriku Electric Power Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, Hokuriku Electric Power Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4K 万t-CO2 (adjusted). By scope: Scope 1: 1.9K 万t-CO2; Scope 2: 0万t-CO2; Scope 3: 583万t-CO2. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.4K 万t-CO2 (adjusted)
2021-04 to 2022-03
Renewable Energy
24% (hydropower)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.7K 万㎥
2021-04 to 2022-03
Waste
105.5万t
2021-04 to 2022-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-04 to 2022-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.9K 万t-CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0万t-CO2 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 583万t-CO2 |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 1.4K 万t-CO2 (adjusted) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 12.17 Mt-CO2 |
| 2018-04 to 2019-03 | 164.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 100万t-CO2/year (2013 to 2030 target)
- Increased renewable energy development by +100万kW (2018 to 2030 target)
- Increased biomass co-firing ratio in coal-fired power plants
- Issued the first Hokuriku Electric Power Green Bond
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% or more by 2030 (compared to 2013)
📅 Medium-term
- Increase renewable energy development by +100万kW or more by the early 2030s (compared to 2018)
- Achieve a non-fossil fuel ratio of 50% or more by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeRegional Community CoexistenceCorporate Governance