Kyushu Railway Co

Common Name
Kyushu Railway
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
15,202
Ticker
9142
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kyushu Railway Company is a prominent transportation and railway service provider in Japan. Its primary function is to operate a comprehensive network of railway systems in the Kyushu region, serving ...

Kyushu Railway's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Kyushu 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).

However, Kyushu Railway has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Kyushu Railway’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Kyushu Railway's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
a. Kyushu Railway's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. Kyushu Railway's Integrated Report 2022
b. Kyushu Railway's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Kyushu Railway's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kyushu Railway amounted to 702,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kyushu Railway decreased by 11.14%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Kyushu Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e-11%-16%+5%+177%+18%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kyushu Railway's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kyushu Railway were 130,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Kyushu Railway reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kyushu Railway's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 136.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kyushu Railway's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Kyushu Railway's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Kyushu Railway reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 572,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Kyushu Railway reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kyushu Railway's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 12% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Kyushu Railway use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Kyushu Railway reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Kyushu Railway's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kyushu Railway's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Kyushu Railway reported 1,952,000 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 2025 disclosure of Kyushu Railway includes a breakdown across 0 of 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

Kyushu Railway's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202420250500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e+28%+7%+201%+9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kyushu Railway's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Kyushu Railway reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,952,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kyushu Railway's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kyushu Railway 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

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

In 2025, Kyushu Railway reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 130,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,030 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 42.9 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Kyushu Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

550020,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101002,00020,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HKKTNichiasYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 60.41 tCO2e/$MMitsui & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,637,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 87,988Scope 1 Intensity: 29.97 tCO2e/$MTOPPAN HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 257,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,303Scope 1 Intensity: 20.89 tCO2e/$MItochuYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,087,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 98,186Scope 1 Intensity: 11.07 tCO2e/$MHHHankyu Hanshin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,269Scope 1 Intensity: 14.23 tCO2e/$MTeijinYear: 2022Scope 1: 750,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,589Scope 1 Intensity: 98.82 tCO2e/$MAica KogyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,529 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,817Scope 1 Intensity: 36.06 tCO2e/$MMitsubishiYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,537,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 129,210Scope 1 Intensity: 158.94 tCO2e/$MSotetsu HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,882 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,874Scope 1 Intensity: 21.81 tCO2e/$MDai Nippon PrintingYear: 2024Scope 1: 323,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,408Scope 1 Intensity: 34.33 tCO2e/$MKKKintetsu Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 126,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,719Scope 1 Intensity: 10.81 tCO2e/$MMarubeniYear: 2024Scope 1: 948,825 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,877Scope 1 Intensity: 19.82 tCO2e/$MKeioYear: 2024Scope 1: 81,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,699Scope 1 Intensity: 30.07 tCO2e/$MSojitzYear: 2023Scope 1: 577,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,617Scope 1 Intensity: 31.02 tCO2e/$MSekisui ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 183,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,328Scope 1 Intensity: 19.62 tCO2e/$MFujifilm HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 534,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,464Scope 1 Intensity: 24.88 tCO2e/$MNS SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 94 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17Scope 1 Intensity: 5.68 tCO2e/$MKKKeihan HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 60,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,952Scope 1 Intensity: 31.07 tCO2e/$MKeikyuYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,899Scope 1 Intensity: 33.76 tCO2e/$MHitachiYear: 2024Scope 1: 390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,241Scope 1 Intensity: 6.07 tCO2e/$MDeNAYear: 2023Scope 1: 10 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,010Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MTTTokyo MetroYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,593Scope 1 Intensity: 1.54 tCO2e/$MIwataniYear: 2023Scope 1: 116,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,804Scope 1 Intensity: 17.05 tCO2e/$MKyushu RailwayYear: 2025Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,030Scope 1 Intensity: 42.90 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Kyushu Railway reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 42.9 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.81 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Kyushu Railway rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Kyushu Railway ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Kyushu Railway among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Kyushu Railway's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Kyushu Railway reported a total carbon footprint of 2,654,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.79% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Kyushu Railway's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 21.55%. a

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