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CHILTERN RAILWAYS

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Chiltern Railways, a prominent player in the UK rail industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and primarily operates in the Midlands and London regions. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a key provider of rail services, connecting major cities and towns with a focus on customer satisfaction and efficiency. Chiltern Railways offers a range of services, including commuter and intercity trains, renowned for their punctuality and comfort. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of modern rolling stock and enhancements to station facilities, which have significantly improved the travel experience. With a strong market position, Chiltern Railways continues to innovate, making it a preferred choice for passengers seeking reliable and convenient rail travel in the UK.

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19

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

CHILTERN RAILWAYS's score of 19 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CHILTERN RAILWAYS's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from John Laing Limited

Chiltern Railways, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of The Chiltern Railway Company Limited and inherits its climate commitments and performance data from its parent organization, John Laing Limited, at a cascade level of 2. Despite the lack of specific emissions data, Chiltern Railways is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to participate in recognised climate pledges such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). As a subsidiary, Chiltern Railways may align its climate strategies with those of its parent company, which could include various sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints across operations. However, without specific data or commitments, it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of their carbon emissions or reduction strategies.

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Scope 1
32,700
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Scope 2
80,200
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Scope 3
1,831,900
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000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CHILTERN RAILWAYS's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is high 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 CHILTERN RAILWAYS is in GB, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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CHILTERN RAILWAYS 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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