Hamburger Hochbahn
Hamburger Hochbahn AG, commonly referred to as Hochbahn, is a leading public transport operator based in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1911, the company has played a pivotal role in shaping the city's transport landscape, primarily focusing on bus and underground rail services. With its headquarters in Hamburg, Hochbahn operates extensively throughout the metropolitan region, ensuring efficient and reliable transit for millions of passengers each year. Hochbahn is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a fleet that includes modern electric buses and state-of-the-art underground trains. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its network and the introduction of smart ticketing solutions. As a key player in the public transport industry, Hochbahn continues to enhance urban mobility while maintaining a strong market position in Germany's transport sector.
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Hamburger Hochbahn's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hamburger Hochbahn reported total carbon emissions of approximately 66,570,000 kg CO2e, comprising 66,532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 2,552,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 3,046,000 kg CO2e. This marks a continued effort to reduce their carbon footprint, following a trend of decreasing emissions from previous years, including 69,778,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 74,278,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the consistent reduction in emissions over the years indicates a commitment to improving their environmental impact. The emissions data reflects a focus on reducing both operational and indirect emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 72,892,100 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,872,700 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Hamburger Hochbahn is not committed to any 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.
