Sustainability Sustainability

Toward a Better Future

In the railroad business, we are strengthening the role of public transportation with low CO2 emissions, and in the real estate business, we are promoting sustainable community development that takes advantage of local characteristics.
In the hotel business as well, we are continuing our efforts to reduce environmental impact by utilizing local food ingredients and adopting energy-saving measures.
Kishu Railway is committed to building a sustainable society where people, the community, and the environment are all in harmony with each other.
Kishu Railway will continue to take on the challenge of being a company that lives in harmony with the community.

Our sustainable
efforts

  • Environmental Initiatives
    Eco-Railways and Sustainable Operation

    FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERSPECTIVE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN RAIL OPERATIONS AND REDUCTION OF CO2 EMISSIONS ARE OUR TOP PRIORITIES.

    We are promoting the introduction of energy-efficient vehicles and the use of renewable energy sources to achieve environmentally friendly operating methods.

    We also optimize our rail network to increase transportation efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Through our railroad business, we continue our efforts to realize a sustainable transportation society.

  • Community Involvement
    Community-Based Business Activities

    We operate our business in a community-based manner, valuing the revitalization of the local economy and social contribution.

    Through our railroad, real estate, and hotel businesses, we promote symbiosis with local people by utilizing local resources. As part of our efforts to revitalize local communities, we contribute to the preservation and development of local culture by holding events that make the most of tourism resources and providing services that utilize local food products.

    We are also strengthening our partnership with the local community to build a sustainable society rooted in the local community.

Sustainability
Areas of Focus

  • Environmental protection and eco-friendly railroad operation

    KISHU RAILWAY PROMOTES ECO-FRIENDLY RAILROAD OPERATIONS TO REDUCE CO2 EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY. WE ARE CONTRIBUTING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THROUGH OUR RAILROAD BUSINESS BY INTRODUCING ENERGY-EFFICIENT RAILCARS, EXPANDING THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND OPTIMIZING OPERATION SCHEDULES.

    Relevant SDG Targets

    • 7 Energy for Everyone and Clean
    • 13 Concrete measures against climate change
  • Sustainable Community Development and Social Contribution

    In our real estate business, we promote sustainable development that is closely connected to the local community. We build residential and commercial properties that make the best use of local resources to support local economies and lifestyles, while placing importance on coexistence with local communities. Furthermore, we are actively involved in the rehabilitation of vacant houses and community revitalization projects.

    Relevant SDG Targets

    • 9 Let's create a foundation for industry and technological innovation
    • 11 Creating a livable community
  • Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism

    Kishu Railway's hotel business promotes tourism that makes the most of local resources by operating in an environmentally friendly manner. Through eco-tourism, the use of local ingredients, and the introduction of facilities and services with low environmental impact, we are realizing sustainable tourism and supporting regional revitalization.

    Relevant SDG Targets

    • 8 Both job satisfaction and economic growth
    • 12 Responsibility to Produce and Use
    • 14 Let's protect the abundance of our oceans!
  • Environmental Education for the Next Generation and Community Contribution

    Kishu Railway is also committed to environmental education activities for the next generation and community contribution activities. We are strengthening our partnerships with local schools and municipalities to provide children with opportunities to learn about environmental protection and local communities. As part of our contribution to the local community, we train the next generation of leaders through railroad tours and environmental learning events.

    Relevant SDG Targets

    • 4 Quality Education for All
    • 11 Creating a livable community
    • 16 Peace and justice to all

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