Climate Change and Risks Associated with the Transition to a Decarbonized Society
First written in FY2021. 6 of 7 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
12 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「In addition, regarding biodiversity and nature-related issues, during the previous consolidated fiscal year we registered as a TNFD Adopter, adopting the recommendations of the TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures), and identified and analysed and assessed our Group's dependencies and impacts on nature based on the framework recommended by the TNFD.」
In addition to addressing climate change risks, the Group registered as a TNFD Adopter, assessed its dependencies and impacts on nature, and identified priority locations. - 2026-05-14MitigatedResults presentation
「→ Selected for the highest-ranking A List for CDP Climate Change for the first time, becoming the first domestic railway operator to receive this recognition」
The disclosure noted selection for the highest-ranking A List in CDP Climate Change, in addition to progress in renewable-energy adoption and emissions reductions. - FY2024-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In addition, from January 2024, 西武鉄道株式会社 began operating all Seibu Railway lines using electricity derived entirely from 100% renewable energy, achieving effectively zero CO2 emissions.」
As a response to the risks associated with the transition to a decarbonised society, the electricity used across all 西武鉄道 lines was changed to 100% renewable energy, and operations with virtually zero CO₂ emissions were launched. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「西武バス株式会社 began introducing large electric route buses powered by 100% renewable energy in April 2023. In addition, 箱根湯の花プリンスホテル introduced Kanagawa Prefecture's first binary power generation facility in June 2023.」
As a response to the risks associated with the transition to a decarbonised society, the introduction of electric buses powered by renewable energy and binary power generation facilities was initiated. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In addition, given the need for a swift response to climate change, we changed and established CO₂ emissions reduction targets to steadily achieve further reductions.」
As a response to climate change and the risks associated with the transition to a decarbonised economy, emissions reduction targets were changed and newly established at more ambitious levels. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「Regarding the review of the risks and opportunities climate change presents to our business, we conduct analysis and disclosure in line with the recommendations, including analysis under multiple scenarios, “below 2°C” and “4°C.”」
For climate change risks, endorsement of the TCFD Recommendations, analysis under below-2°C and 4°C scenarios, and an oversight structure led by the Sustainability Committee were established. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「However, if we are unable to respond to an unforeseen and rapid transition to a decarbonized society, the group’s business performance and financial position may be affected by lower revenue resulting from damage to the group’s creditworthiness and brand, as well as the costs of countermeasures and equipment upgrades.」
In addition to the physical impacts of climate change, the effects on revenue, costs, equipment upgrades and the brand of being unable to respond to a rapid transition to a decarbonized society were described as a standalone risk.