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Sotetsu

Sotetsu Holdings, commonly referred to as Sotetsu, is a prominent Japanese company headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Established in 1907, Sotetsu has evolved into a key player in the transportation and real estate sectors, primarily operating in the Greater Tokyo Area. The company is renowned for its extensive railway services, including the Sotetsu Line, which connects Yokohama with surrounding regions, and its innovative urban development projects. With a commitment to enhancing commuter experiences, Sotetsu offers unique services such as integrated transport solutions and sustainable urban planning initiatives. Recognised for its operational excellence, Sotetsu has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its railway network and strategic partnerships that bolster its market position. As a leader in the transportation industry, Sotetsu continues to shape the future of urban mobility in Japan.

DitchCarbon Score

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32

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Sotetsu's score of 32 is higher than 88% 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 150.6 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 each contributing the same amount. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling about 180.4 million tonnes CO2e, which included categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and the use of sold products. Over the past few years, Sotetsu's emissions have shown a slight decrease. In 2022, total emissions were around 158.1 million tonnes CO2e, while in 2021, they were approximately 158 million tonnes CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of recognised frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Sotetsu's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, although specific reduction strategies or pledges have not been detailed. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing awareness of its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
156,468,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
156,468,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
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000,000,000

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 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. Sotetsu is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sotetsu is not committed to any 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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