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Tobu Railway Co Ltd

Common Name
Tobu Railway
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
Employees
18,247
Ticker
9001
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese railway company that plays a crucial role in the country's transportation infrastructure. Established in 1897, Tobu Railway primarily operates in the Gre...

Tobu Railway's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Tobu 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, Tobu 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 1
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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 Tobu Railway’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Tobu Railway's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024
a. Tobu Railway's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024
b. Tobu Railway's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Tobu Railway's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Tobu Railway's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Tobu Railway's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Tobu Railway's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofTobu Railway amounted to472,279metric 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 Tobu Railwaydecreased by 6.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Tobu Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tobu Railway's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tobu Railway were 129,255 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Tobu Railway reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Tobu Railway's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1,671.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2022), Tobu Railway's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Tobu Railway's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Tobu Railway's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Tobu Railway reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 343,024 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a

Has Tobu Railway reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2022), Tobu Railway's Scope 2 emissions(Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Tobu Railway's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Tobu Railway use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Tobu Railway reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Tobu Railway's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Tobu Railway's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Tobu Railway reported 935,348 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 2023 disclosure of Tobu Railway includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 1 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a

Tobu Railway's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tobu Railway's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Tobu Railway reported total Scope 3 emissions of 935,348 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Tobu Railway's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

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

In 2023, Tobu Railway reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 129,255 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,615 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 28.01 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Tobu Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00020,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DSCKTNankai Electric RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 88,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,595Scope 1 Intensity: 55.33 tCO2e/$MOdakyu Electric RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,706Scope 1 Intensity: 27.08 tCO2e/$MDDDai-DanYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,739 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,304Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MOkamuraYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,970Scope 1 Intensity: 7.32 tCO2e/$MAica KogyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,528 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,563Scope 1 Intensity: 39.38 tCO2e/$MSSSanki EngineeringYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,521 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,433Scope 1 Intensity: 1.76 tCO2e/$MSotetsu HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,783Scope 1 Intensity: 17.45 tCO2e/$MKeioYear: 2024Scope 1: 81,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,699Scope 1 Intensity: 30.07 tCO2e/$MMakino Milling MachineYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,467 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,712Scope 1 Intensity: 3.19 tCO2e/$MToa Corp (Tokyo)Year: 2024Scope 1: 94,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,874Scope 1 Intensity: 50.31 tCO2e/$MPark24Year: 2024Scope 1: 233,852 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,421Scope 1 Intensity: 96.59 tCO2e/$MMirait OneYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,262 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,423Scope 1 Intensity: 17.31 tCO2e/$MCCComsys HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 67,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,772Scope 1 Intensity: 17.76 tCO2e/$MCentral Japan RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 93,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,294Scope 1 Intensity: 8.23 tCO2e/$MKamigumiYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,762Scope 1 Intensity: 17.97 tCO2e/$MKKKeihan HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 60,569 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,995Scope 1 Intensity: 30.36 tCO2e/$MKeikyuYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,853Scope 1 Intensity: 35.08 tCO2e/$MTTTsubakimoto ChainYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,686 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,762Scope 1 Intensity: 12.31 tCO2e/$MTechnoPro HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 297 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,364Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MNishimatsu ConstructionYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,652Scope 1 Intensity: 10.93 tCO2e/$MTHKYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,488Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MWest Japan RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 140,805 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,797Scope 1 Intensity: 13.04 tCO2e/$MSG HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 281,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,696Scope 1 Intensity: 32.41 tCO2e/$MEast Japan RailwayYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,610,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,255Scope 1 Intensity: 83.61 tCO2e/$MTobu RailwayYear: 2023Scope 1: 129,255 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,615Scope 1 Intensity: 28.01 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Tobu Railway reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 28.01 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.61, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2023, Tobu Railway ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Tobu Railway is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Tobu Railway's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Tobu Railway reported a total carbon footprint of 1,407,627 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.52% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Tobu Railway's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 66.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 24.37%.a

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