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Mass Transit Railway

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Mass Transit 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.

22

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.

2

Industry Benchmark

Mass Transit Railway's score of 22 is higher than 79% 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, headquartered in Hong Kong, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,630,833,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: 42,466,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,075,885,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,512,482,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). MTR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1, 2, and 3 well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions from rail transport by 46.2% per passenger kilometre by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its investment properties by 58.6% per square metre of floor area within the same timeframe. Furthermore, MTR is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% by 2030. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating MTR's commitment to sustainability and its role in mitigating climate change impacts in the transportation sector.

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Scope 1
51,963,000
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Scope 2
1,242,449,000
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Scope 3
65,584,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mass Transit Railway's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium 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. Mass Transit Railway is headquartered in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mass Transit Railway 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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