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Arriva UK Trains Limited

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Arriva UK Trains Limited, a prominent player in the British rail industry, is headquartered in GB and operates extensively across various regions, including the North East, North West, and Wales. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a key provider of passenger rail services, focusing on delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions. Specialising in regional and intercity train services, Arriva UK Trains is known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation in rail travel. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of modern rolling stock and enhanced customer service initiatives, which have solidified its market position. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Arriva UK Trains Limited continues to play a vital role in the UK’s transport landscape, making it a trusted choice for millions of passengers each year.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Arriva UK Trains Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Arriva UK Trains Limited's score of 16 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arriva UK Trains Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Arriva UK Trains Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 270,535,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 224,671,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 33,901,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 11,963,000 kg CO2e. Currently, there are no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing these emissions. Arriva UK Trains Limited has not committed to any specific climate pledges or science-based targets for emissions reduction. As a key player in the UK transport sector, Arriva's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing carbon footprints in the rail industry, particularly in the context of increasing climate commitments across the sector.

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2023
Scope 1
224,671,000
Scope 2
33,901,000
Scope 3
11,963,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arriva UK Trains Limited's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Arriva UK Trains Limited is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Arriva UK Trains Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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