Addressing Climate Change and Global Environmental Protection
First written in FY2020. 4 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 4 of 17 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a target related to natural capital, our Group has set a goal of reducing water use intensity, measured as water consumption per consolidated revenue, to 6.5㎥／百万円 or less in fiscal 2025. We achieved this target in fiscal 2023 by advancing initiatives to reduce water use, including water conservation efforts by individual employees through education and the replacement of equipment with water-saving models in each business division, and maintained the same level in fiscal 2024.」
Regarding responses to climate-related and nature-related risks, the company presented analysis using the TNFD’s LEAP approach and reported that it achieved its water-use efficiency target in fiscal 2023 and maintained it in fiscal 2024. - 2026-05-01AdvancedFinancial results presentation materials
「Environmental investment: approximately ¥350 billion in fiscal 2026–2030 (¥116 billion in fiscal 2023–2025)」
The company expanded its initiatives addressing climate change and the global environment into environmental investment, water resources, biodiversity, harmony with nature and GHG reduction measures during fiscal 2026–2030. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Our Group supports the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and will advance appropriate disclosure regarding climate-related and nature-related risks and opportunities and their analysis.」
In addition to its existing climate change initiatives, the company describes its support for the TNFD, nature-related analysis covering comprehensive rolling stock depots, and achievement of its water-use efficiency target in fiscal 2023. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group supports the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and will advance appropriate disclosure regarding climate-related risks and opportunities and their analysis.」
The company continues to analyze climate-related risks and opportunities, make disclosures based on the TCFD, and conduct oversight through the Global Environment Committee. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「We recognize risks including higher charges for the renewable energy power generation promotion surcharge resulting from changes in Japan’s power mix, increased costs due to the introduction of carbon pricing, and greater damage resulting from the increased frequency of typhoons and floods.」
The company continues to recognize increased cost burdens and damage from natural disasters associated with climate change as risks, and conducts analysis and disclosure based on 2°C and 4°C scenarios. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Toward achieving a decarbonized society, we formulated the environmental long-term goal “JR West Group Zero Carbon 2050,” aiming for “net zero” CO2 emissions across the Group by 2050 and, as an interim target, a 46% reduction in CO2 emissions in fiscal 2030 from fiscal 2013. To achieve these targets, we will advance initiatives along three axes: ① promoting environmental innovation in railways through new technologies, ② further promoting energy conservation, and ③ contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society through collaboration with local communities.」
As part of its response to climate change and protection of the global environment, the company continues to pursue the numerical targets of Zero Carbon 2050 and the three initiative axes. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2021, we formulated the environmental long-term goal “JR West Group Zero Carbon 2050” toward achieving a decarbonized society.」
The company progressed beyond recognizing climate change and protection of the global environment as important issues to formulating a long-term goal for decarbonization. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「As disasters become more severe due to the impact of climate change, as illustrated by the flooding caused by Typhoon Hagibis in October 2019, and the possibility of difficulty in continuing businesses including railway operations increases, efforts to mitigate climate change and protect the global environment are important issues in pursuing the Group’s goal of “building a safe and prosperous society.”」
The company newly organized the potential for more severe disasters caused by climate change and increased difficulty in business continuity, as well as additional costs associated with the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy, as important global environmental issues.