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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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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kintetsu World Express's score of 48 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kintetsu World Express's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kintetsu World Express reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,900,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 25,379,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 47,871,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,875,255,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by upstream transportation and distribution, which accounts for about 1,753,526,000 kg CO2e. Kintetsu World Express has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to FY2022 levels. Furthermore, the company is targeting carbon neutrality for these scopes by 2050. In a broader context, the Kintetsu Group aims to reduce total CO2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 compared to FY2015 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. The company is committed to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with industry standards for climate action. These initiatives reflect Kintetsu World Express's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
462,000
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Scope 2
6,479,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kintetsu World Express's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. This request for Kintetsu World Express is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kintetsu World Express is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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