Nederlandse Spoorwegen
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), the principal Dutch railway operator, is headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands. Established in 1938, NS has evolved into a key player in the European rail industry, providing extensive passenger services across the Netherlands and into neighbouring countries. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, NS offers a range of services, including intercity and regional trains, making rail travel accessible and efficient. The company is renowned for its punctuality and commitment to customer satisfaction, positioning itself as a leader in the market. Notable achievements include significant investments in modernising infrastructure and expanding its network, which have enhanced connectivity and reduced travel times. As a cornerstone of Dutch public transport, NS continues to shape the future of rail travel in the region.
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Nederlandse Spoorwegen's score of 38 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) reported carbon emissions of approximately 2,840,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 7,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain. NS has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In the near term, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, NS aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. To support these targets, NS is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices in the rail transport sector.
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Get Started| 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 77,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 487,000,000 | 0.00 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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