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Central Japan Railway

Central Japan Railway Company, commonly known as JR Central, is a leading player in the railway industry, headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Established in 1987, the company operates primarily in the Chūbu region, providing vital transport services across central Japan. Specialising in high-speed rail services, JR Central is renowned for its Shinkansen bullet trains, which are celebrated for their punctuality, safety, and efficiency. The company has achieved significant 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 rail technology and customer service, making it a cornerstone of Japan's transportation infrastructure. Its commitment to excellence has earned it a reputation as a leader in the global railway sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Central 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.

17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Central Japan Railway's score of 17 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Central Japan Railway's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Central Japan Railway reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,263,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 115,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. The company has not set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or documented any climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. Central Japan Railway continues to operate within the global transportation sector, which is increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
1,362,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Central Japan Railway's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Central Japan Railway is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Central Japan Railway is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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