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Northern

Northern, officially known as Northern Trains Limited, is a prominent player in the UK rail industry, headquartered in GB. Established in 2016, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key provider of passenger rail services across the North of England, operating in major regions such as Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and the North East. Specialising in regional and local train services, Northern is committed to delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions. The company stands out for its focus on customer experience, offering modern trains and a comprehensive network that connects communities. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, Northern has made significant strides in enhancing its service offerings, positioning itself as a leader in the UK rail sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Northern'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.

25

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Northern's score of 25 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Northern's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Northern reported total carbon emissions of approximately 385,404,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 238,009,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 127,377,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 20,018,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2022, their total emissions were about 361,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 130,970,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 27,074,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 202,956,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Northern. The company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in addressing climate change, but specific commitments or initiatives have not been detailed.

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Scope 1
130,970,000
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Scope 2
27,074,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
202,956,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Northern's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Northern is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Northern 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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