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Sotetsu

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Sotetsu Holdings, commonly known as Sotetsu, is a prominent player in the Japanese transportation industry, headquartered in Yokohama, JP. Founded in 1907, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key provider of railway and bus services across the Kanagawa Prefecture and beyond. Sotetsu operates an extensive network of railways, offering unique services that prioritise customer convenience and safety. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, having introduced advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Sotetsu has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its railway lines and the integration of eco-friendly practices. As a leader in the transportation sector, Sotetsu continues to shape the future of public transit in Japan.

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33

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Sotetsu's score of 33 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sotetsu's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sotetsu reported total carbon emissions of approximately 602,126,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for about 462,533,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 180,366,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 126,295,000 kg CO2e), and downstream leased assets (about 51,063,000 kg CO2e). The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 135,792,000 kg CO2e. Sotetsu has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Sotetsu Holdings, Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Overall, while Sotetsu has made strides in reporting its emissions, it currently lacks defined reduction commitments, which places it in a challenging position within the industry context of increasing climate accountability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sotetsu 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
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Race To Net Zero
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