- Declining birthrate and aging population.
- Climate change and increase in natural disasters.
- Economic stagnation and regional competition.
- Increased risk of climate change.
- Potential increase in energy and material procurement costs due to decarbonization regulations.
- Decline in railway revenues due to demographic changes.
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M t-CO₂ (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 128.7K t-CO₂; Scope 2: 378.5K t-CO₂; Scope 3: 839.6K t-CO₂. 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
1.3M t-CO₂ (Scope 1+2+3)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
87.8K tons
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
791.9K MWh
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). | 128.7K t-CO₂ |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 378.5K t-CO₂ |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 839.6K t-CO₂ |
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 | 1.3M t-CO₂ (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 269.1K 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
- Replaced electricity used by trains in the Nikko/Kinugawa area with renewable energy sources, realizing carbon neutrality in the area's railroad transportation.
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by approximately 13,000 t-CO₂ in the Nikko/Kinugawa area by switching to renewable energy.
- Introduced soundproof wheels on trains to reduce noise.
- Achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption of the new Spacia X express train compared to the previous model.
- Obtained offset credit certification for CO₂ absorbed by thinning company-owned forests.
- Introduced LED lighting at 92 railway crossings and 32 stations, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 747 t-CO₂.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 50% by FY2030 (compared with FY2013).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable development of local communitiesReduction of environmental impactEnhancement of the capabilities and potential of diverse employeesCorporate Governance