- Reduced energy demand due to declining population
- Intensification of domestic retail power sales competition
- Reduced competitiveness of existing business models due to market entry by other industries
- Intensification of customer acquisition competition in FTTH and mobile marketplaces
- Intensification of competition to acquire excellent real estate properties
- Country and market risks related to overseas business expansion
- Continued aging of power supply facilities
- Facility troubles caused by natural disasters
- Unplanned stoppages of large-scale power sources
- Interruption of stable power supply due to insufficient measures against cyber attacks and infectious diseases
Kansai Electric Power Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kansai Electric Power Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 21.2 million t-CO2 (FY2023). 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
21.2 million t-CO2 (FY2023)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.2 million t-CO2 (FY2023) |
| 2019 | 28.5M t-CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Retained the top spot for the amount of zero-carbon power generation in Japan
- Reduced CO2 emissions associated with power generation in Japan by 56% compared to FY 2013 (achieving the target two years ahead of schedule)
- Achieved benchmark indicators for thermal efficiency of thermal power plants
- Continued safe and stable operation of nuclear power plants (Number of unplanned stoppages: 0)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- GHG emissions from our business activities (Scope 1, 2) FY 2025: -55% (compared to FY 2013)
- GHG emissions through the entire supply chain (Scope 1, 2, 3) FY 2030: -50% (compared to FY 2013)
- Achieve 5 GW scale of new development and 9 GW scale of cumulative capacity of renewable energy by 2040
- Achieve benchmark indicators for thermal efficiency of thermal power plants
- Continue with safe and stable operation of nuclear power plants
📅 Medium-term
- GHG emissions from our business activities (Scope 1, 2) FY 2030: -70% (compared to FY 2013)
- Achieve 5 GW scale of new development and 9 GW scale of cumulative capacity of renewable energy by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Kansai Electric Power Group Zero Carbon Vision 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Zero-carbon emissionsDigitalization and innovationRobust corporate constitution and complianceIncrease profitability by providing new valueStrengthen resilient business infrastructureAchieve business innovation and enhance information securityEarn trust and contribute to regional revitalizationPromote diversity and build a safe working environmentDevelop and secure human resourcesAppropriate risk management in the supply chainDeepen bilateral communication with stakeholdersFirmly establish governance and observe strict compliance