- Decrease in electricity sales due to competition.
- Protracted suspension of Shimane nuclear power generation operation.
- Intense competition following full liberalization of retail electricity sales.
- Uncertainty regarding the restart of Shimane Nuclear Power Station.
- Fluctuations in fuel prices.
The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 20.34 million tCO2e (Scope 1 & 3 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 20.34 million tCO2e; Scope 2: 40 tCO2e; Scope 3: 14.94 million tCO2e. 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
20.34 million tCO2e (Scope 1 & 3 combined)
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| 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). | 20.34 million tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 40 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.94 million tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 20.34 million tCO2e (Scope 1 & 3 combined) |
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 (Specific figures are not clearly stated, but a decrease is mentioned in the report. Further analysis of the report's data would be needed for quantification.)
- Started construction of Misumi Power Station Unit 2 (Coal) using advanced power generation method (USC) aiming for superior environmental qualities.
- Operating mega solar power stations in Fukuyama and Ube cities.
- Operating biomass and coal mixed-fuel power stations.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Early restart of Shimane Nuclear Power Station Unit 2.
📅 Medium-term
- Strengthening power source competitiveness by developing Misumi Power Station Unit 2.
- Establishing a revenue base in other regions of Japan and overseas.
- Stably ensuring profit levels above pre-earthquake levels.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieving profit and financial targets stated in the Energia Group Corporate Vision (consolidated ordinary income of 60 billion yen or more per year, consolidated equity ratio of approx. 25%).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Nuclear Power SafetyRenewable EnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFinancial StabilityHuman Resources