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High Speed 1 (HS1) is a leading railway transportation service provider based in Great Britain, specialising in high-speed rail services. Established in 2007, HS1 operates primarily in the South East of England, connecting London with key destinations such as Ashford and the Channel Tunnel.
The company is renowned for its unique high-speed rail services, which significantly reduce travel times and enhance connectivity between the UK and mainland Europe. HS1 has achieved notable milestones, including the successful launch of the Eurostar services, which have positioned it as a vital player in the international rail market.
With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, High Speed 1 continues to set industry standards, making it a cornerstone of modern railway transportation in the UK.
-8 vs industry average
High Speed 1’s score of 13 is lower than 33% 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.
High Speed 1 (HS1 Ltd) reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 12,812,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This included approximately 1,143,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,396,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 1,273,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2022, HS1 Ltd's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 2,889,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,427,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at 1,462,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were around 2,844,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 1,681,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 288,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 875,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 14,502,000 kg CO2e in 2020, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,545,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at 11,682,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 1,275,000 kg CO2e.
HS1 Ltd has set near-term, absolute Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, approved using a streamlined validation route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). HS1 Ltd commits to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. London St. Pancras Highspeed also has cascaded SBTi commitments, targeting a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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46% reduction in Scope 1
London St. Pancras Highspeed commits to reduce scope 1 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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46% reduction in Scope 2
London St. Pancras Highspeed commits to reduce scope 2 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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