Preparation 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, and have installed tsunami evacuation signs to guide customers to a safe area before the arrival of tsunamis, in the event that trains stop between stations.
Natural disaster countermeasures taken in FY2022
| Countermeasure themes | Activities conducted in FY2022 | Targets for FY2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Seismic reinforcement of structures in preparation for the Nankai Trough Earthquake | Seismic reinforcement construction conducted for 110 elevated bridge columns (Progress rate: 94%) | Seismic reinforcement planning for 67 columns |
| Measures to prevent scouring of river bridges | Started scour prevention work on one bridge pier | Scour prevention work completed on one pier; scour prevention work scheduled to begin on one pier |
| Systematic removal of hazardous trees | Removed 45 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 |
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
