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Ferrocarrils De La Generalitat De Catalunya

Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) is a prominent railway company headquartered in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. Established in 1979, FGC operates an extensive network of commuter and mountain rail services, primarily serving the metropolitan areas of Barcelona and the scenic Pyrenees. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable transport solutions, offering unique services such as the Montserrat Rack Railway and the Vall de Núria cog railway, which connect urban centres with breathtaking natural landscapes. FGC has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its rail network and the introduction of modern, eco-friendly trains, solidifying its position as a leader in the regional transport industry. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, FGC continues to enhance the travel experience for both locals and tourists alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ferrocarrils De La Generalitat De Catalunya'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ferrocarrils De La Generalitat De Catalunya's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ferrocarrils De La Generalitat De Catalunya's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya reported an emissions intensity of approximately 4.81 kg CO2e per trip and about 2.15 kg CO2e per visitor in its operations. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 92% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, it targets a 57% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya is committed to ensuring that by 2026, 32% of its suppliers for purchased goods and services, and 14% of its suppliers for capital goods, will have science-based targets. Furthermore, the company plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030, up from 0% in 2018. These initiatives reflect the organisation's dedication to aligning with industry standards for climate action and contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ferrocarrils De La Generalitat De Catalunya's primary industry is Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Ferrocarrils De La Generalitat De Catalunya is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ferrocarrils De La Generalitat De Catalunya is participating in some 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
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