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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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39

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Sotetsu's score of 39 is higher than 95% 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 150,559,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 180,366,000 kg CO2e. This brings their total emissions for the year to approximately 330,925,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes capital goods (126,295,000 kg CO2e), business travel (1,591,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (3,681,000 kg CO2e), and use of sold products (59,335,000 kg CO2e), among others. In 2022, Sotetsu's emissions were slightly higher, with a total of about 158,085,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 and 2 sources. The company has shown a commitment to monitoring and reporting its emissions, although no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been disclosed. Sotetsu's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to understand and manage its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate reporting. The company continues to evaluate its impact and explore potential strategies for emissions reduction in the future.

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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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0,000,000
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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.

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.

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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