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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nederlandse Spoorwegen'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 Rail Transport 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
Nederlandse Spoorwegen's score of 50 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Nederlandse Spoorwegen's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 496,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 12,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 328,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 498,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes capital goods (73,000,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (189,000,000 kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (17,000,000 kg CO2e), among others. In 2023, NS's total emissions were about 467,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 349,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 469,000,000 kg CO2e. NS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a zero-emission car fleet by 2025 (Scope 1) and plans to operate entirely fossil-free by 2040 (Scope 2). The company has established long-term science-based targets, aiming for a minimum of 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and for Scope 3 emissions by 2050, in line with a 1.5°C scenario. Short-term targets include a 46.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Overall, NS is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, which entails a minimum 90% reduction in emissions compared to 2019 levels, with any remaining emissions to be offset.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 77,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 487,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
