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Eurostar International Limited Sustainability Profile

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Eurostar International Limited, commonly known as Eurostar, is a leading high-speed rail service headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1994, Eurostar connects major cities across the UK and mainland Europe, including London, Paris, and Brussels, revolutionising cross-channel travel. Specialising in passenger transport, Eurostar offers a unique travel experience with its state-of-the-art trains, which provide comfort and speed, significantly reducing travel times between key destinations. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the e320 train in 2015, enhancing its service capacity and efficiency. As a pioneer in the high-speed rail industry, Eurostar holds a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and customer service excellence. With a focus on seamless travel experiences, Eurostar continues to set the standard for international rail travel in Europe.

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46

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

Eurostar International Limited's score of 46 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Eurostar International Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Société nationale SNCF, société anonyme

Eurostar International Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has set long-term targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which were established in 2021. These targets reflect Eurostar's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals. As a current subsidiary of Société nationale SNCF, Eurostar's climate initiatives are influenced by its parent company's sustainability strategies. The emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from SNCF, which is actively engaged in reducing its own carbon emissions. Eurostar's commitment to net-zero emissions underscores its role in the rail transportation sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability. The company is part of the broader movement within the industry to enhance environmental performance and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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20152016201720192021202220232024
Scope 1
1,660,782,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
722,748,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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-
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
583,235,000
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-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Eurostar International Limited's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Eurostar International 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 Eurostar International Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Eurostar International Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Eurostar International Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 78% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 36% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
36%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
17%
Capital Goods
15%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
8%

Eurostar International 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.

Eurostar International Limited has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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