East Japan Railway

East Japan Railway

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+0.69 -55
Industry: Rail Transportation
Listing country: Japan
Year added: 2018

Incorporated in 1987, the East Japan Railway Company, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, stands as a leading entity in transportation sectors, primarily propelled by its railway services including the iconic Shinkansen, or bullet trains, and conventional rail services. The company's business extends into Retail & Services, providing shopping and dining options in train stations and affiliated establishments. It also has a significant presence in the Real Estate & Hotels category, engaging in the development, leasing of properties, and operating hotels. Additional ventures encompass IT and travel services among others related to railway operations. The East Japan Railway Company is renowned for its prominent brands, such as JR East, which represents the main railway services, the Shinkansen which epitomizes Japan's advanced rail technology, and Suica, the extensively used prepaid e-money card within the JR East network for both transportation and shopping. Focused predominantly on the Japanese market, especially the Kanto region encompassing Tokyo and its environs, the company tailors its products and services to domestic users while also accommodating international tourists with offerings like the JR Pass. Despite a primary domestic orientation, the company does engage with international visitors, albeit not focusing on international sales as a main objective. (Powered by AI)

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East Japan Railway

Public transportation options including buses, trains, and subterranean rail systems increase commuter productivity and provide dependable, egalitarian transit for people without access to a vehicle1. In  FY2021, 18.81 billion (bn) passengers used...

Bayonle B. October 27th, 2023
20 ratings
East Japan Railway

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes accounted for...

Ramee B. July 23rd, 2024
16 ratings
East Japan Railway

Around 3.3 billion people are employed globally as of 20221. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending3. It reduces poverty by providing soci...

John A. October 16th, 2023
20 ratings
East Japan Railway

Every year, the world generates 2 billion tonnes (t) of waste, but only 19% of this waste is recycled or composted, while a significant 40% is either burned or dumped in open areas1,2. Improper waste disposal can lead to pollution of the air, land...

Kithembe M. June 6th, 2023
26 ratings
East Japan Railway

As of 2021, 50 Million (Mn) people are living in modern slavery, out of which 28 Mn are in forced labor1. According to ILO, roughly 340 Mn occupational accidents and 160 Mn victims of work-related illnesses are reported each year globally2. The tr...

Renu R. May 22nd, 2023
32 ratings
East Japan Railway

Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are responsible for various adverse environmental effects, such as the rise in the average temperature of the planet and climate change1. Also, it is reported that over 100,000 climate change-related deaths happen ea...

Ayomide M. April 25th, 2023
48 ratings
East Japan Railway

Approximately 844 million (Mn) people around the world lack access to clean drinking water1. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, and only 0.5% is available for human consumption2 Around 20% of the total water consumption i...

Ifeoluwa I. April 25th, 2023
20 ratings
East Japan Railway

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;pxii. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction, more meaningful work, dedication, and fewer burnouts2. Women’s underrepresentat...

Oyelakin M. April 28th, 2023
26 ratings
East Japan Railway

About 30,625 km of railroad network are in Japan1. Railway infrastructure criss-cross natural reserves and habitats— resulting in wildlife collisions with trains, destruction of natural landscapes, and habitat fragmentation2,3. The disturbance f...

S_ R. May 30th, 2023
20 ratings
East Japan Railway

Rail traffic safety depends on several factors, including the organization of traffic and rail transport, the technical condition of the railway infrastructure, the proper performance of duties by employees, etc1. Japan’s railway industry has al...

Eman E. June 14th, 2023
18 ratings

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