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Go Ahead

Go Ahead Group, commonly referred to as Go Ahead, is a leading transport operator headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1987, the company has established a strong presence in the public transport sector, primarily focusing on bus and rail services across the UK and internationally. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Go Ahead operates in major regions including London, the South East, and parts of Europe, providing reliable and efficient transport solutions. The company is renowned for its diverse range of services, including local bus networks and rail franchises, which are distinguished by their customer-centric approach and operational excellence. Go Ahead has achieved significant milestones, including multiple awards for service quality and safety, solidifying its position as a key player in the transport industry. Its dedication to enhancing passenger experience and reducing environmental impact sets it apart in a competitive market.

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36

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Go Ahead's score of 36 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Go Ahead's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Go Ahead reported total carbon emissions of approximately 369,225,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 55,819,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 15,998,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. Since 2021, Go Ahead has set a science-based target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2035, using a 2019/20 baseline. This target has been independently verified and includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. In addition, Go Ahead has committed to achieving a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2023 base year, while also focusing on measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions. The company aims to become a net zero carbon business by 2045, aligning its strategies with industry standards for climate action.

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405,845,000
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Scope 2
607,321,000
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Scope 3
54,932,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Go Ahead's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Go Ahead is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Go Ahead is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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