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Gb Railfreight, a leading player in the railway transportation services industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a key provider of freight services across the UK, with significant operations in regions such as the East Midlands and the South East.
Specialising in the transportation of bulk goods, intermodal freight, and logistics solutions, Gb Railfreight is recognised for its commitment to safety and efficiency. The company has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its fleet and securing long-term contracts with major clients.
With a strong market position, Gb Railfreight continues to innovate within the sector, offering unique services that cater to the evolving needs of its customers while contributing to sustainable transport solutions.
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Gb Railfreight’s score of 21 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rail Transport has above-average carbon intensity
The Rail Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
GB Railfreight, headquartered in GB, reported total emissions of approximately 166,879,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This total includes Scope 1 emissions of around 164,036,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 162,015,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 2 emissions of about 397,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2,446,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributors being business travel (around 1,074,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 1,056,000 kg CO2e).
GB Railfreight is committed to achieving a 100% reduction in all Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, as outlined in their Carbon Reduction Plan. The company also has a net-zero commitment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a target year of 2050. These emissions data and climate commitments are directly from GB Railfreight Limited.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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