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Aurizon

Aurizon Holdings Limited, commonly known as Aurizon, is a leading rail freight operator headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Established in 2004, the company has grown to become a pivotal player in the Australian transport and logistics industry, primarily focusing on coal and bulk freight services across key operational regions, including Queensland and New South Wales. Aurizon's core offerings include rail haulage, network services, and logistics solutions, distinguished by their commitment to safety and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of advanced technology to enhance operational performance. With a strong market position, Aurizon is recognised for its reliability and innovation, making it a preferred choice for customers seeking comprehensive freight solutions in the competitive Australian market.

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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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Aurizon's score of 16 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aurizon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aurizon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 876,353,000 kg CO2e, comprising 591,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 304,703,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 304,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Over the years, Aurizon has demonstrated a gradual reduction in emissions intensity, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions per gross tonne-kilometre decreasing from 0.01 kg CO2e in 2010 to 0.0065 kg CO2e in 2017. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Aurizon's climate commitments are underscored by their operational focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, although no formal reduction targets or pledges have been established as per the latest data. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, aiming to enhance its environmental performance in the rail transport sector.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
482,780,000
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Scope 2
364,813,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
97,368,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aurizon'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. This request for Aurizon is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Aurizon is not participating in any 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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