West Japan Railway Co
West Japan Railway's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into West Japan Railway's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of West Japan Railway amounted to 1,492,204 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of West Japan Railway decreased by 2.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of West Japan Railway were 144,604 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), West Japan Railway's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are West Japan Railway's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, West Japan Railway reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,347,600 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has West Japan Railway reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), West Japan Railway's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that West Japan Railway 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does West Japan Railway use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, West Japan Railway reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
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 2023, West Japan Railway reported 3,143,585 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
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 2023, West Japan Railway reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,143,585 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 94.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has West Japan Railway reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, West Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 91.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), West Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that West Japan Railway 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does West Japan Railway disclose?
In 2023, West Japan Railway reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to West Japan Railway's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,699,564 tCOâ‚‚e (54.06%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 958,845 tCOâ‚‚e (30.5%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 262,297 tCOâ‚‚e (8.34%)
West Japan Railway's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into West Japan Railway's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, West Japan Railway reported a total carbon footprint of 4,635,789 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.21% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to West Japan Railway's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 29.07%.