National Express
National Express, officially known as National Express Group PLC, is a leading transport operator headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1972, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the public transport industry, primarily serving regions across England, Scotland, and Wales. Specialising in coach services, National Express offers a range of products including intercity coach travel, airport transfers, and local bus services. What sets them apart is their commitment to affordability and accessibility, making travel convenient for millions. With a strong market position, National Express has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its services into Europe and a focus on sustainable travel solutions. Their dedication to customer service and innovation continues to solidify their reputation as a trusted name in the transport sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does National Express'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.
Industry Benchmark
National Express'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.
National Express's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, National Express reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,514,264,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 830,287,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 83,577,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 600,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and employee commuting. Over the years, National Express has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with total emissions decreasing from about 920,516,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 590,626,000 kg CO2e in 2020, before rising again in 2022. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy. As a major player in the transport sector, National Express's emissions profile reflects the industry's challenges in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions for transport companies.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 815,788,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 95,107,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,620,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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National Express is committed to some 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.
