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.
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
Northern's score of 25 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Northern's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Northern reported total carbon emissions of approximately 385,404,000 kg CO2e, a notable increase from about 361,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes Scope 1 emissions at approximately 238,009,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 127,377,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 20,018,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in total emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Northern's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as they have not outlined specific strategies or pledges to reduce emissions in the future. As a company headquartered in Great Britain, Northern is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction, yet further transparency regarding their climate commitments would be beneficial.
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Get Started| 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 130,970,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,074,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 202,956,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Northern is not committed to any 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.
