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East Japan Railway Co
East Japan Railway's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, East Japan Railway completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
East Japan Railway has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into East Japan Railway's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofEast Japan Railway amounted to2,740,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of East Japan Railwaydecreased by 2.14%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
East Japan Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are East Japan Railway's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of East Japan Railway were 1,610,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has East Japan Railway reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, East Japan Railway's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2024), East Japan Railway's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that East Japan Railway's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are East Japan Railway's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,130,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has East Japan Railway reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, East Japan Railway's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 27.56%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2024), East Japan Railway's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that East Japan Railway's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does East Japan Railway use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
East Japan Railway's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into East Japan Railway's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported 2,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of East Japan Railway includes a breakdown across 15of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
East Japan Railway's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are East Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 76.55%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.45%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), East Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that East Japan Railway's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does East Japan Railway disclose?
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of East Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to East Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 950,000 tCOâ‚‚e(32.76%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 540,000 tCOâ‚‚e(18.62%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 520,000 tCOâ‚‚e(17.93%)
East Japan Railway's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into East Japan Railway’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,610,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 19,255 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 83.61 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
East Japan Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does East Japan Railway's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 83.61 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.85, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does East Japan Railway rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, East Japan Railway ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places East Japan Railway among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into East Japan Railway's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported a total carbon footprint of 5,640,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.37% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to East Japan Railway's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 51.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 28.55%.a