Preparedness for natural disasters, including risks
arising from climate change
Climate change has been increasing the risks of natural disasters. Our company has incorporated the "Earthquake Early Warning System," which instructs all train drivers to make an emergency stop in the event of an earthquake, along with the "Disaster Prevention Information System," which collects and monitors weather information (including rainfall, wind speed, and earthquakes) and other information that may affect railway lines, such as river water levels.
Furthermore, we have posted tsunami hazard maps, evacuation site maps, and evacuation routes at train stations located in evacuation zones (tsunami inundation areas) designated by Osaka and Wakayama Prefectures. In addition, we have installed tsunami evacuation signs to guide customers to safe areas before the arrival of a tsunami, in the event that trains stop between stations.
Natural disaster countermeasures taken in FY2023
| Countermeasure themes | Activities conducted in FY2023 | Targets for FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Seismic reinforcement of structures in preparation for the Nankai Trough Earthquake | Seismic reinforcement work on reinforced elevated pillars (Progress rate: 95.5%) | Seismic reinforcement work on reinforced elevated pillars (Progress rate: 97.6%) |
| Measures to prevent scouring of river bridges | Kinokawa River Bridge, Koya Line Construction to prevent scouring on bridges (Progress rate: 50%) | Kinokawa River Bridge, Koya Line Construction to prevent scouring on bridges (Progress rate: 75%) (Construction to be completed in FY2025) |
| Systematic removal of hazardous trees | Removed trees that had been judged as unsafe during a health assessment by an arborist | Prioritizing the cutting of trees that have a large impact on train operations |
| Measures for areas at risk of slope collapse | Hakotsukuri Station to Tannowa Station: Slope construction plan formulation | Hakotsukuri Station to Tannowa Station: Slope protection construction work |
Sustainability Site Map
(materiality)
- Major sustainability themes (materiality)
- Identification processes
- Further seek safety, security, and satisfaction
- Thriving and friendly community development
- Create a future full of dreams
- Achieve an enriched life
- Develop a workplace and staff in a way that enables each person to put their abilities to use
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Contribute to preserving the global environment
- Environmental philosophy
- Reducing CO2 emissions in response to climate change, promoting the use of renewable energy, and so forth
- Bringing about a circular society
- Preserving biodiversity
- Deepening our environmental management
- Expanding environmental buildings (green buildings)
- Responses to TCFD Recommendations
- Bolster a corporate foundation that is sincere and fair
