- Managing water resources in overseas thermal power plants located in regions with high water stress
- Phasing out obsolete coal-fired power plants in Japan while maintaining energy supply
J-POWER
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, J-POWER disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 44.4M t-CO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 44.4M t-CO2e/year. 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
44.4M t-CO2e/year (Scope 1)
2024
Renewable Energy
13.2% (Hydroelectric)
of total energy
Water Usage
61.3M thousand m3/year (withdrawn) 19400 thousand m3/year (consumed)
2024
Waste
1.3M tons/year (coal ash)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 44.4M t-CO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.4M t-CO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2023 | 40.64 million tons CO2e (FY2022) |
| 2022-03 to 2023-03 | 62.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 40.64 million tons (FY2022) |
| 2021 | 61.7M tCO2e/year |
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 from the J-POWER Group’s domestic power generation business by 9.2 million t by FY2025 (interim target towards 46% reduction by 2030)
- 94.8% recycling of coal combustion residuals (CCR)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions from the J-POWER Group’s domestic power generation business: 9.2 million t-CO2 by FY2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions from the J-POWER Group’s domestic power generation business: 46% (22.5 million t-CO2) by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse Gas EmissionsAir QualityWater ManagementCoal Ash ManagementWorkforce Health and SafetyNuclear SafetyGrid Resiliency