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Sotetsu

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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38

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sotetsu's score of 38 is higher than 92% 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 462,533,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 602,126,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 150,559,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 135,792,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions reveals significant contributions from capital goods (about 126,295,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 180,366,000 kg CO2e). Sotetsu has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies. The company has been consistent in reporting emissions data, which is crucial for tracking progress and setting future goals. Overall, while Sotetsu's emissions data provides a comprehensive overview of their carbon footprint, the lack of defined reduction initiatives highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
156,468,000
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Scope 2
156,468,000
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Scope 3
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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 very 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. 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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