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Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board

The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB), headquartered in Australia, plays a pivotal role in enhancing safety and standards within the rail sector. Established to support the Australian rail industry, RISSB focuses on developing and maintaining national standards, codes of practice, and guidelines that ensure operational excellence and safety across major operational regions, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Founded in 2004, RISSB has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative safety frameworks and collaborative initiatives that engage industry stakeholders. Its core services encompass the development of safety standards, risk management tools, and training programs, all designed to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Recognised for its leadership in rail safety, RISSB remains a trusted authority, committed to advancing the industry's standards and practices.

DitchCarbon Score

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Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board's score of 4 is lower than 99% 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 Industry Safety and Standards Board's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 10,500,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,350,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 2,550,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were substantial, with notable contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 3,500,000,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (about 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 300,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite the extensive emissions data, RISSB has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the rail industry context. As the sector faces increasing pressure to address climate change, RISSB's future actions will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability goals.

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2021
Scope 1
4,350,000,000
Scope 2
2,550,000,000
Scope 3
7,100,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board's primary industry is , which is very low 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. Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board 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.

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