Nankai Electric Railway Co
Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Nankai, is a prominent player in the Japanese transportation sector, headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Established in 1885, Nankai has played a pivotal role in connecting the Kansai region, particularly between Osaka and Wakayama, through its extensive railway network. Specialising in passenger and freight transport, Nankai Electric Railway is renowned for its efficient services and innovative approaches to rail travel. The company operates several key lines, including the Nankai Main Line and the Koya Line, which are vital for both daily commuters and tourists visiting the sacred Mount Koya. With a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, Nankai has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of advanced train systems and eco-friendly initiatives. Its strong market position is underscored by a reputation for reliability and excellence in service, making it a cornerstone of regional transport in Japan.
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Nankai Electric Railway Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nankai Electric Railway Co. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 192,162,000 kg CO2e, comprising 84,693,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 107,469,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Looking at previous years, in 2021, the total emissions were about 207,698,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 79,189,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 128,509,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for 2021 were significant, amounting to approximately 745,051,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial impact from upstream and downstream activities. Nankai Electric Railway has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all reported figures are directly from Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Overall, while Nankai Electric Railway Co. has made strides in reporting its emissions, it currently lacks defined reduction commitments or targets to address its carbon footprint effectively.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Nankai Electric Railway Co is not participating in any 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.
