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updated 15 days ago

Aurizon Sustainability Profile

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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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22

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Aurizon's score of 22 is higher than 50% 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 2025, Aurizon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 703,766,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, primarily from mobile combustion, and about 254,139,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of around 504,227,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 289,296,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (about 203,806,000 kg CO2e). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was approximately 957,905,000 kg CO2e. Aurizon has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor has it made any formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Aurizon Holdings Limited, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Overall, Aurizon's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined in the available data.

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482,780,000
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Scope 2
364,813,000
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Scope 3
97,368,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Aurizon's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aurizon's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Aurizon'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 Aurizon is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Aurizon'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.

Aurizon 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
Reduction Actions

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