- Declining birthrate and aging population leading to population decline along railway lines
- Complex geopolitical risks
- Increasing risk of natural disasters due to climate change
- Aging infrastructure and obsolete equipment
- Labor shortage impacting business continuity
- Growing awareness of sustainability requiring stronger ESG performance
- Compliance-related scandal at Kinki Nippon Tourist
Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 457.9K t-CO2e (FY2022 domestic offices). By scope: Scope 1: 77.1K t-CO2e (FY2022); Scope 2: 516.9K t-CO2e (FY2022 location-based); Scope 3: 1.4M t-CO2e (FY2022). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
457.9K t-CO2e (FY2022 domestic offices)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
49.0K tons (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
320.0K kl (FY2022 crude oil equivalent)
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 77.1K t-CO2e (FY2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 516.9K t-CO2e (FY2022 location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.4M t-CO2e (FY2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 457.9K t-CO2e (FY2022 domestic offices) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 478.8K t-CO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions (total) by 40.9% compared to FY2015 levels (domestic offices)
- Reduced energy use by 14.3% compared to FY2015 levels
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase e-commerce sales (Department Stores)
- Increase proportion of key health product sales (Stores)
- Increase number of mobile supermarkets (Stores)
- Increase number of facilities with tie-ups with local companies (Hotels)
- Increase number of participants in universal tourism (Travel Agency)
📅 Medium-term
- Increase number of railway passengers to 517 million (Railways)
- Increase number of users of Ise-Shima limited express trains to pre-COVID levels (Railways)
- Increase number of inbound rail passengers to pre-COVID levels (Railways)
- Reduce energy use by 20% or more compared to FY2015 levels (Group)
- Reduce CO2 emissions (total) by 50% compared to FY2015 levels (domestic offices)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve virtually zero CO2 emissions by 2050 (Group)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Creating a lifestyle that anticipates changes in valuesEnergizing communities by enhancing the networkEnriching people and communities with travelContributing to the realization of a decarbonized and recycling-oriented societyEnsuring safety and pursuing peace of mindBolstering our governance and risk managementFostering diverse human resources and supporting their activities