East Japan Railway
East Japan Railway Company, commonly known as JR East, is a leading player in the railway industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1987, the company emerged from the privatisation of the Japanese National Railways and has since become a cornerstone of public transport in the Kanto region and beyond. JR East operates an extensive network of trains, including the iconic Shinkansen (bullet trains), commuter lines, and freight services. Its commitment to innovation and customer service sets it apart, with advanced technology and punctuality being hallmarks of its operations. With a strong market position, JR East has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the E5 Series Shinkansen, which exemplifies speed and efficiency. As a vital component of Japan's transport infrastructure, JR East continues to shape the future of rail travel in East Japan.
DitchCarbon Score
How does East Japan Railway's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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East Japan Railway's score of 39 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
East Japan Railway's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, East Japan Railway Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,635,790,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,520,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,270,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 3,160,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although it has not set a net-zero target. In previous years, emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 4,448,516,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, they reached approximately 4,486,017,000 kg CO2e; in 2020, emissions were around 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e; and in 2019, they totalled about 2,890,000,000 kg CO2e. East Japan Railway has committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical goals have not been disclosed. The company is actively working towards long-term targets, indicating a proactive approach to climate commitments within the rail transportation sector.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,330,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,560,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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East Japan Railway is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
