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Arriva UK Trains Limited Sustainability Profile

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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.

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14

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

Arriva UK Trains Limited's score of 14 is lower than 64% 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 around 33,901,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 11,963,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Arriva UK Trains Limited. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent organization, Arriva UK Trains Limited, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their reporting. As a current subsidiary, Arriva UK Trains Limited's climate commitments and reduction initiatives remain unspecified, highlighting a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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

How Carbon Intensive is Arriva UK Trains Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arriva UK Trains Limited's primary industry is Rail Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Arriva UK Trains Limited's Location?

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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 Arriva UK Trains Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Arriva UK Trains Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Arriva UK Trains Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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