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Rail Europe, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Rail Europe, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of rail travel solutions across Europe. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a key player in the travel industry, specialising in train ticket sales, rail passes, and travel planning services for North American travellers. With a focus on major operational regions such as France, Italy, and Germany, Rail Europe offers a unique platform that simplifies the booking process for European rail journeys. Their core products, including the Eurail Pass and various point-to-point tickets, are designed to enhance the travel experience by providing flexibility and convenience. Recognised for its commitment to customer service and extensive rail network partnerships, Rail Europe continues to be a trusted choice for those seeking to explore Europe by train.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Rail Europe, Inc.'s score of 52 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rail Europe, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Société nationale SNCF, société anonyme

Rail Europe, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. As of now, Rail Europe, Inc. has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. However, it is important to note that emissions data and climate initiatives may be inherited from its parent company, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG, which operates under its own sustainability framework. Given the absence of specific emissions figures, Rail Europe, Inc. is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises carbon reduction and sustainability. The company may benefit from the initiatives and targets set by its parent organisation, which could include science-based targets and other climate commitments. In summary, while Rail Europe, Inc. lacks direct emissions data and specific reduction targets, its affiliation with Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG suggests potential alignment with broader climate initiatives in the rail industry.

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Scope 1
1,660,782,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
722,748,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
583,235,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Rail Europe, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rail Europe, Inc.'s primary industry is Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Rail Europe, Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for Rail Europe, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Rail Europe, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Rail Europe, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 78% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 36% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
36%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
17%
Capital Goods
15%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
8%

Rail Europe, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Rail Europe, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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