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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aurizon'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.

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

Aurizon's score of 14 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

61%

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, 285,137,000 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. For instance, the locomotive carbon footprint (GHG emissions intensity) decreased from 0.01 kg CO2e per GTK in 2010 to 0.0065 kg CO2e per GTK in 2017, showcasing their efforts to improve operational efficiency. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented in their sustainability reports. Aurizon's focus appears to be on maintaining transparency and accountability in their emissions data, aligning with industry standards for climate reporting.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
482,780,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
364,813,000
000,000,000
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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. Aurizon is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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 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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