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Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated

Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated, commonly known as HEPCO, is a leading utility provider headquartered in Sapporo, Japan. Established in 1952, the company primarily serves the Hokkaido region, delivering reliable electricity to millions of residents and businesses. HEPCO operates within the energy sector, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, incorporating renewable resources into its portfolio. HEPCO's unique approach to energy management and innovation has positioned it as a key player in Japan's evolving energy landscape. With a strong emphasis on customer service and environmental responsibility, Hokkaido Electric Power Company continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted energy provider in the region.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated's score of 27 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,154,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 815,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were around 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions increased from about 629,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. In 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,410,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 475,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity from power generation has been reported at approximately 553.0 g CO2e per kWh for both 2022 and 2024, indicating a consistent level of emissions per unit of electricity generated. Despite these figures, Hokkaido Electric Power Company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action in line with industry standards.

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1,410,000,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
475,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Incorporated is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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