Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), the national railway company of Austria, is headquartered in Vienna (AT) and operates extensively across the country and into neighbouring regions. Founded in 1923, ÖBB has evolved into a key player in the European rail transport industry, providing essential services that include passenger and freight transport, as well as infrastructure management. ÖBB is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a range of services such as high-speed trains, regional connections, and integrated transport solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in modernising its fleet and expanding its network. With a strong market position, ÖBB continues to enhance its reputation for reliability and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for travellers and businesses alike in Austria and beyond.
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 275,469,000 kg CO2e, which includes 259,114,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,355,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 95,150,000 kg CO2e, primarily from employee commuting (27,991,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (58,411,000 kg CO2e). ÖBB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for CO2 neutrality across the Group by 2040 to 2050, which encompasses Scope 1, 2, and varying depths of Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, the company targets a CO2-neutral mobility sector by 2030, focusing on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, excluding buildings. The emissions data is sourced directly from Österreichische Bundesbahnen-Holding Aktiengesellschaft, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards and climate commitments.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 00,000,000 | 0.00 |
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen 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.
