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East Japan Railway Company, commonly known as JR East, is a leading player in the line-haul railroads industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1987, JR East has since become a cornerstone of Japan's extensive rail network, primarily operating in the Kanto region and extending its services across the eastern part of the country.
The company offers a range of core services, including passenger rail transport, freight services, and station management, distinguished by its commitment to punctuality and customer satisfaction. Notable achievements include the introduction of the Shinkansen (bullet train) services, which have revolutionised high-speed travel in Japan. With a strong market position, JR East continues to innovate, enhancing connectivity and efficiency in rail transport while maintaining a focus on sustainability and technological advancement.
+29 vs industry average
East Japan Railway’s score of 57 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Line-Haul Railroads has typical carbon intensity
The Line-Haul Railroads industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
East Japan Railway, headquartered in JP and operating in the Line-Haul Railroads industry, has demonstrated climate commitments including both emission reduction targets and a net-zero ambition.
In 2025, East Japan Railway reported total Scope 1 emissions of 161,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 113,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 290,000,000 kg CO2e. This data is directly reported by East Japan Railway Company.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 161,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 119,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 316,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, East Japan Railway reported Scope 1 emissions of 152,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 127,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 316,000,000 kg CO2e.
East Japan Railway is committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions across all scopes in its railway business by fiscal year 2051. The company has also set specific absolute reduction targets:
East Japan Railway Company's near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) target status is "Committed," with a long-term target status of "Targets Set," although it is not committed to net-zero according to SBTi.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Data year: 2025
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