Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Utilities
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:9513
Electric Power Development Co Ltd which operates under the brand J-POWER, is a Japanese electric utility company involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of energy. The company operates a portfolio of hydroelectric, wind, nuclear, geothermal, and thermal power plants located mainly throughout Japan, but also elsewhere in Southeast Asia and North America. While a majority of Electric Power Development's power-generating facilities are hydroelectric, the company's total electric power production can be divided fairly evenly between its thermal and hydroelectric sites. Electric Power Development generates almost all of its revenue from its electric utility operations, which mainly comprise the sale of energy from its thermal power plants.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Utilities 500 out of 648
Universe
Global Universe 13948 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drax Group Plc |
22
Medium
|
132 out of 648 |
| ACEN Corp. |
29
Medium
|
298 out of 648 |
| Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. |
40.2
Severe
|
500 out of 648 |
| Sichuan New Energy Power Co., Ltd. |
43.3
Severe
|
545 out of 648 |
| Guangdong Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. |
53.3
Severe
|
621 out of 648 |
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