East Japan Railway Co
East Japan Railway's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into East Japan Railway's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of East Japan Railway amounted to 2,790,000 metric 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of East Japan Railway increased by 1.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of East Japan Railway were 1,520,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has East Japan Railway reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, East Japan Railway's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 14.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What are East Japan Railway's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, East Japan Railway reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,270,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 18.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does East Japan Railway use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, East Japan Railway reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
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 2023, East Japan Railway reported 3,730,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of East Japan Railway includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
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 2023, East Japan Railway reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,730,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 92.74% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.26% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does East Japan Railway disclose?
In 2023, East Japan Railway reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of East Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to East Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,070,000 tCOâ‚‚e (55.65%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 910,000 tCOâ‚‚e (24.46%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 470,000 tCOâ‚‚e (12.63%)
East Japan Railway's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into East Japan Railway's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, East Japan Railway reported a total carbon footprint of 6,520,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.82% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to East Japan Railway's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 57.21% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 23.31%.