West Japan Railway Co
West Japan Railway's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, West 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).
West Japan Railway has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into West Japan Railway's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of West Japan Railway amounted to 1,782,300 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of West Japan Railway increased by 19.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
West Japan Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are West Japan Railway's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of West Japan Railway were 140,805 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), West Japan Railway's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.63%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are West Japan Railway's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, West Japan Railway reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,641,495 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has West Japan Railway reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), West Japan Railway's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 21.81% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does West Japan Railway use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, West Japan Railway reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
West Japan Railway's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into West Japan Railway's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, West Japan Railway reported 3,517,851 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 2024 disclosure of West Japan Railway includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
West Japan Railway's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are West Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, West Japan Railway reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,517,851 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 95.08% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.92% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has West Japan Railway reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, West Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 114.22%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), West Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does West Japan Railway disclose?
In 2024, West Japan Railway reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of West Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to West Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,975,177 tCO₂e (56.15%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,038,425 tCO₂e (29.52%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 271,816 tCO₂e (7.73%)
West Japan Railway's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into West Japan Railway’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, West Japan Railway reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 140,805 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,797 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
West Japan Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does West Japan Railway's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, West Japan Railway reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19.62 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does West Japan Railway rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, West Japan Railway ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
West Japan Railway is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into West Japan Railway's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, West Japan Railway reported a total carbon footprint of 5,300,151 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.33% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to West Japan Railway's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 66.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 30.97%. a