Latvijas dzelzceļš
Latvijas dzelzceļš, commonly referred to as LDz, is a prominent player in the railway industry, headquartered in Riga, Latvia (LV). Established in 1991, the company has significantly contributed to the development of the national railway infrastructure, operating primarily across Latvia and extending its services to neighbouring countries. As a state-owned enterprise, Latvijas dzelzceļš focuses on freight and passenger transport, offering unique services that include logistics solutions and railway maintenance. The company is recognised for its commitment to safety and efficiency, positioning itself as a leader in the Baltic region's transport sector. With a strong emphasis on modernising its fleet and infrastructure, LDz continues to achieve notable milestones, enhancing connectivity and supporting economic growth in Latvia.
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How does Latvijas dzelzceļš'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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Latvijas dzelzceļš's score of 20 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Latvijas dzelzceļš's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Latvijas dzelzceļš reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,536,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 631,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 72,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 1,743,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from approximately 1,127,000 kg CO2e to 631,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also saw a reduction from about 615,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Over the years, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The absence of formal climate pledges or science-based targets indicates that while emissions data is available, a structured approach to climate commitments may still be in development. Latvijas dzelzceļš's emissions profile reflects ongoing efforts to manage and report on its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate action.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 104,630,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
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Latvijas dzelzceļš 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.
