West Japan Railway Co
West Japan Railway's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, West Japan Railway has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 3 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into West Japan Railway's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2026 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2026 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b, a | 2031 |
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Insights into West Japan Railway's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, West Japan Railway has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.ab
Does West Japan Railway have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, West Japan Railway has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.ab
West Japan Railway's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 46% by 2031, compared to a baseline of 2,150,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2014.ab
As of 2024, West Japan Railway is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 37.17% of the planned reduction.ab
West Japan Railway's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does West Japan Railway have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, West Japan Railway has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
West Japan Railway's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 24% by 2026, compared to a baseline of 57,894.737 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2014.a
West Japan Railway has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2024 levels falling below the 2026 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a