Odakyu Electric Railway Co Ltd

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	Odakyu Electric Railway provides a solid level of transparency on its climate-policy lobbying. It identifies two concrete policy processes it is involved in—the “GXリーグ,” a national initiative that underpins Japan’s 2050 carbon-neutral ambition, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “鉄道分野のカーボンニュートラル加速化検討会”—so readers can clearly see which regulations it is trying to influence. The company explains how it lobbies, noting that it “participates in the GXリーグ,” collaborates with “官・学・金” stakeholders, and takes part in the ministry’s study group where it conducts “活発な意見交換…国土交通省と定期的に協議を行っている,” demonstrating both the mechanisms employed and the specific government target. It is also explicit about what it wants these engagements to deliver: helping Japan meet the “2050 carbon-neutral goal” and the “2030 greenhouse-gas reduction targets,” accelerating carbon-neutrality in the railway sector through greater use of green electricity, and positioning environmental measures as a source of “economic growth and industrial competitiveness.” By disclosing the policies, the channels used, and the concrete outcomes it is pursuing, the company gives stakeholders a clear picture of its climate-related lobbying activities.	3

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Limited	Odakyu Electric Railway Co Ltd indicates a “public commitment or position statement to conduct [its] engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement,” responding “Yes” when asked about aligning its policy engagement with the Paris Agreement. However, the company does not disclose any processes or mechanisms for reviewing, monitoring, or managing its lobbying or broader engagement activities, nor does it identify any specific individual or governance body responsible for oversight. We found no evidence of criteria or procedures to ensure alignment of direct or indirect lobbying with its climate objectives, and the governance framework for policy engagement is not clearly defined.	1