Kintetsu World Express
Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE) is a prominent logistics and transportation company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1948, KWE has grown to become a key player in the global freight forwarding industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, and supply chain management, KWE distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and innovative logistics solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its global network and the introduction of advanced tracking technologies. With a strong market position, Kintetsu World Express is recognised for its reliability and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking comprehensive logistics support.
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Kintetsu World Express's score of 48 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kintetsu World Express's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kintetsu World Express (KWE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,537,900 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 47,871,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions totalling about 1,875,255,000 kg CO2e. This marked a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 27,464,000 kg CO2e, and a slight increase in Scope 2 emissions from about 47,112,000 kg CO2e. KWE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using FY2022 as the baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for these scopes by 2050. KWE is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These commitments reflect KWE's proactive approach to addressing climate change within the air freight transportation and logistics sector, demonstrating a clear pathway towards sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 462,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,479,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kintetsu World Express 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.
