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Mass Transit Railway

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Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited, commonly known as MTR, is a leading public transport operator headquartered in Hong Kong (HK). Established in 1979, MTR has significantly transformed urban mobility in the region, providing efficient and reliable rail services across Hong Kong and extending its operations to mainland China and international markets. MTR operates a comprehensive network of trains, light rail, and bus services, renowned for its punctuality and safety. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the Octopus card system, which revolutionised fare collection. With a strong market position, MTR is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, making it a benchmark in the mass transit industry. Its unique blend of services and customer-centric approach continues to enhance the commuting experience for millions daily.

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23

Industry Average

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18

Industry Benchmark

Mass Transit Railway's score of 23 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mass Transit Railway's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, MTR Corporation Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,630,833,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 42,466,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,075,885,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,512,482,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. MTR's reduction targets include a 46.2% reduction in well-to-wheel GHG emissions from rail transport per passenger kilometre by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from investment properties by 58.6% per square metre by the same year. For Scope 3 emissions, MTR has committed to a 13.5% reduction within the same timeframe. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. MTR's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by its historical emissions data, which shows a total of approximately 1,057,647,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a focus on reducing its carbon footprint over time.

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20202021
Scope 1
40,949,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
976,574,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
7,290,000
0,000,000

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

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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 Mass Transit Railway is in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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