Network Rail

Network Rail's reported carbon emissions

Network Rail is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has set ambitious climate targets. For the fiscal year 2024, Network Rail reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 154,062,400 kg CO2e. This comprises Scope 1 emissions from stationary and mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity. In fiscal year 2023, total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 158,806,400 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for 2023 included about 63,109,800 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and approximately 8,841,200 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions for purchased electricity in 2023 were around 86,855,400 kg CO2e. Network Rail aims to achieve a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by FY2029, against a FY2018 baseline. This near-term target is aligned with a 1.5°C pathway and is part of a broader commitment to reach net-zero by 2050. Additionally, Network Rail is working to ensure that 75% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by FY2025. A Scope 3 target has also been set to reduce indirect use-phase emissions by 28% by FY2029 from a FY2018 base year. The company's climate initiatives are supported by its own sustainability reporting and also align with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodologies.