East Japan Railway Co

Common Name
East Japan Railway
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
Employees
69,559
Ticker
9020
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
East Japan Railway Company, commonly known as JR East, stands as one of the major railway operators in Japan. As a vital entity in public transportation, it plays a central role in connecting the bust...

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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Verified Sources Behind East Japan Railway’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. East Japan Railway's Integrated Report 2023
a. East Japan Railway's Integrated Report 2023
b. East Japan Railway's Integrated Report 2022
b. East Japan Railway's Integrated Report 2022

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). a

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. a

East Japan Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e+5%+3%+5%+1%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a

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. a

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 tCO₂e 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 18.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

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. a

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. a

East Japan Railway's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

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. a

East Japan Railway's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202301.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-14%-14%+6%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

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. a

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. a

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. a

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: a

  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,070,000 tCO₂e (55.65%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 910,000 tCO₂e (24.46%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 470,000 tCO₂e (12.63%)

East Japan Railway's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(24.5%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(12.6%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(55.6%)

Insights into East Japan Railway’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, East Japan Railway reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,520,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 18,059 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 84.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

East Japan Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5001,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HNankai Electric RailwayYear: 2022Scope 1: 84,693 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,654Scope 1 Intensity: 51.21 tCO2e/$MMitsui O.S.K. LinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,428,320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,750Scope 1 Intensity: 970.12 tCO2e/$MOdakyu Electric RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,706Scope 1 Intensity: 27.08 tCO2e/$MKyoceraYear: 2023Scope 1: 122,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,205Scope 1 Intensity: 8.07 tCO2e/$MNippon Yusen KKYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,140,236 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,764Scope 1 Intensity: 706.71 tCO2e/$MTaiseiYear: 2023Scope 1: 151,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.24 tCO2e/$MKajimaYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,599Scope 1 Intensity: 10.91 tCO2e/$MTokyo CenturyYear: 2023Scope 1: 919,706 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,947Scope 1 Intensity: 92.46 tCO2e/$MTOPPAN HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 257,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,303Scope 1 Intensity: 20.89 tCO2e/$MKawasaki Heavy IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 142,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,211Scope 1 Intensity: 11.66 tCO2e/$MHHHankyu Hanshin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,269Scope 1 Intensity: 14.23 tCO2e/$MLIXILYear: 2025Scope 1: 331,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,034Scope 1 Intensity: 32.99 tCO2e/$MFuji ElectricYear: 2023Scope 1: 140,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,578Scope 1 Intensity: 18.47 tCO2e/$MDai Nippon PrintingYear: 2024Scope 1: 323,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,408Scope 1 Intensity: 34.33 tCO2e/$MSecomYear: 2023Scope 1: 53,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,268Scope 1 Intensity: 6.52 tCO2e/$MNidecYear: 2023Scope 1: 269,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,838Scope 1 Intensity: 15.98 tCO2e/$MCentral Japan RailwayYear: 2023Scope 1: 88,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,513Scope 1 Intensity: 8.37 tCO2e/$MObayashiYear: 2024Scope 1: 265,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,354Scope 1 Intensity: 17.31 tCO2e/$MKubotaYear: 2024Scope 1: 243,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,213Scope 1 Intensity: 12.65 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Heavy IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,647Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MIHIYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,733Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MShimizuYear: 2023Scope 1: 184,202 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,518Scope 1 Intensity: 12.69 tCO2e/$MTobu RailwayYear: 2023Scope 1: 129,255 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,615Scope 1 Intensity: 28.01 tCO2e/$MWest Japan RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 140,805 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,797Scope 1 Intensity: 13.04 tCO2e/$MEast Japan RailwayYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,520,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,059Scope 1 Intensity: 84.17 tCO2e/$M

How does East Japan Railway's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, East Japan Railway reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 84.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.11 , 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 2023, East Japan Railway ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2023, East Japan Railway reported a total carbon footprint of 6,520,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a

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%. a

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