Nishitetsu Trains to Operate 100% with Substantially Renewable Energy-Derived Electricity on All Lines
Nishinippon Railroad Co., Ltd. will operate all Nishitetsu train lines using substantially renewable energy-derived electricity from April 1, 2026, achieving virtually zero CO2 emissions. This initiative is expected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by approximately 38,000 tons. The company aims for carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2050 under its "Machi Yume Vision 2035" and this effort will achieve approximately a 47% reduction compared to fiscal year 2013, making significant progress towards its goals.
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Nishinippon Railroad Co., Ltd. will operate all Nishitetsu train lines using substantially renewable energy-derived electricity (hereinafter, substantially renewable energy) from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), achieving virtually zero CO2 emissions from train operations.
Our company has actively worked to reduce electricity consumption, including the introduction of energy-saving vehicles (VVVF cars (*1)) to reduce power for operation, and the conversion of station lighting to LEDs. This time, by replacing the electricity used for operating all Nishitetsu train lines with Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.'s "Renewable Energy ECO Plus" (electricity utilizing non-fossil certificates derived from renewable energy), excluding some business-use electricity (*2), we will achieve 100% operation with substantially renewable energy. This will result in virtually zero CO2 emissions of approximately 38,000 t-CO₂ annually (*3), equivalent to about 15,300 households (*4).
The Nishitetsu Group's long-term vision, "Machi Yume Vision 2035," states its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2050. Furthermore, the 17th Medium-Term Management Plan indicates efforts to achieve a 46% reduction by fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2013, in line with the government's long-term goals, and a 60% reduction by fiscal year 2035. As of fiscal year 2024, a 37% reduction compared to fiscal year 2013 has been achieved, and this initiative is expected to further reduce emissions by approximately 10% (*5), making significant progress towards achieving the goals.
Our company and the Nishitetsu Group will continue to accelerate efforts towards carbon neutrality, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
*1 Variable Voltage Variable Frequency
*2 Crew accommodation, radio stations, etc.
*3 CO2 emission results for electricity related to the operation of the Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka Line in fiscal year 2024
*4 Calculated from the Ministry of the Environment's "FY2023 Household Sector CO2 Emission Status Statistical Survey (Confirmed Value)"
*5 Estimated based on CO2 emission results for electricity related to the operation of the Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka Line in fiscal year 2024
Our company has actively worked to reduce electricity consumption, including the introduction of energy-saving vehicles (VVVF cars (*1)) to reduce power for operation, and the conversion of station lighting to LEDs. This time, by replacing the electricity used for operating all Nishitetsu train lines with Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.'s "Renewable Energy ECO Plus" (electricity utilizing non-fossil certificates derived from renewable energy), excluding some business-use electricity (*2), we will achieve 100% operation with substantially renewable energy. This will result in virtually zero CO2 emissions of approximately 38,000 t-CO₂ annually (*3), equivalent to about 15,300 households (*4).
The Nishitetsu Group's long-term vision, "Machi Yume Vision 2035," states its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2050. Furthermore, the 17th Medium-Term Management Plan indicates efforts to achieve a 46% reduction by fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2013, in line with the government's long-term goals, and a 60% reduction by fiscal year 2035. As of fiscal year 2024, a 37% reduction compared to fiscal year 2013 has been achieved, and this initiative is expected to further reduce emissions by approximately 10% (*5), making significant progress towards achieving the goals.
Our company and the Nishitetsu Group will continue to accelerate efforts towards carbon neutrality, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
*1 Variable Voltage Variable Frequency
*2 Crew accommodation, radio stations, etc.
*3 CO2 emission results for electricity related to the operation of the Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka Line in fiscal year 2024
*4 Calculated from the Ministry of the Environment's "FY2023 Household Sector CO2 Emission Status Statistical Survey (Confirmed Value)"
*5 Estimated based on CO2 emission results for electricity related to the operation of the Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka Line in fiscal year 2024