Getlink, formerly known as Eurotunnel, is a leading player in the transport and logistics industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1986, the company operates the Channel Tunnel, a vital link between the UK and mainland Europe, facilitating both passenger and freight transport. With a focus on rail transport, Getlink offers unique services through its Eurostar and Le Shuttle brands, providing high-speed rail connections and vehicle transport across the English Channel. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of Eurostar services in 1994, which revolutionised cross-Channel travel. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Getlink continues to strengthen its market position, making it a key player in European transport solutions.
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Getlink's score of 47 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Getlink reported total carbon emissions of approximately 154,499,000 kg CO2e, comprising 32,790,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11,111,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 110,598,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Getlink has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by FY2025, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 7.5% over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Historically, Getlink's emissions have varied, with a total of 193,596,000 kg CO2e reported in 2019, indicating a focus on reducing emissions in the coming years. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the rail transportation sector.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 64,368,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 32,279,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Getlink is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.