Public Profile

Hector Rail

Hector Rail, a prominent player in the European rail freight industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across key regions including Scandinavia and Central Europe. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a reliable provider of innovative rail transport solutions, focusing on intermodal and bulk freight services. Hector Rail is distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, utilising a modern fleet of locomotives designed for optimal performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its service offerings and enhancing operational capabilities. With a strong market position, Hector Rail is recognised for its customer-centric approach and dedication to reducing carbon footprints in the logistics sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hector Rail'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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

Hector Rail's score of 21 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hector Rail's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hector Rail reported zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2, as well as Scope 3 categories, including capital goods, business travel, and purchased goods and services. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving approximately 0.00088 kg CO2e per gross ton-km in GHG emissions. This marks a slight improvement from 2022, where emissions were about 0.00091 kg CO2e per gross ton-km. Hector Rail has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a focus on maintaining low emissions levels rather than pursuing formalised reduction goals. The company’s headquarters is located in Sweden (SE), and it continues to prioritise sustainability in its operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hector Rail's primary industry is , 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. Hector Rail is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hector Rail 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.

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