Metro de Madrid, officially known as the Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid, is a leading public transport operator headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Established in 1919, it has grown to become one of the largest and most efficient metro systems in the world, serving the metropolitan area of Madrid and its surrounding regions. The Metro de Madrid operates across 12 lines, providing essential services to millions of passengers daily. Its unique features include a comprehensive network that integrates seamlessly with other forms of public transport, ensuring accessibility and convenience. Notable achievements include the expansion of the network to over 300 kilometres, making it a vital component of Madrid's urban mobility. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Metro de Madrid continues to enhance its services, solidifying its position as a benchmark in the public transport industry.
How does Metro de Madrid'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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In 2024, Metro de Madrid reported carbon emissions of approximately 645,890 kg CO2e, comprising 2,890 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 643,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 605,588 kg CO2e, with 2,588 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 603,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2022, the organisation's total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 570,165,702,000 kg CO2e, which included 7,352,610 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 19,835,480 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were not reported. Despite these figures, Metro de Madrid has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The data provided does not indicate any cascading from a parent organisation, and all emissions data is sourced directly from Metro de Madrid S.A. Overall, while Metro de Madrid has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of reduction initiatives or targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,352,610 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,835,480 | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Metro de Madrid has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

