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Central Japan Railway Company, commonly known as JR Central, is a leading player in the railway transportation services industry, headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Established in 1987, the company has significantly contributed to the development of Japan's extensive rail network, particularly in the Chūbu region, which includes major cities like Nagoya and Shizuoka.
JR Central is renowned for its Shinkansen (bullet train) services, offering high-speed travel that is both efficient and reliable. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the N700 series Shinkansen, which has set new standards in speed and comfort. With a strong market position, JR Central continues to innovate in railway technology, ensuring a seamless travel experience for millions of passengers annually.
16
DitchCarbon score
-5 vs industry average
Central Japan Railway’s score of 16 is lower than 39% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Rail Transport has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.578
20182025
The Rail Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Central Japan Railway's reported carbon emissions
Central Japan Railway, headquartered in JP and operating in railway transportation services, reported Scope 1 emissions of 93,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 1,334,000,000 kg CO2e for 2024. This marks an increase from their 2023 figures of 88,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,321,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2.
The company has a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 for all scopes. As an interim target, Central Japan Railway aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by fiscal year 2030, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2013, the reported Scope 1 emissions were 137,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 1,569,000,000 kg CO2e.
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Central Japan Railway’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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