SBB, officially known as Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, is the national railway company of Switzerland, headquartered in Bern (CH). Founded in 1902, SBB has established itself as a leader in the transport industry, providing comprehensive rail services across the country and into neighbouring regions. The company operates an extensive network of trains, offering punctual and reliable services that connect major cities and rural areas alike. SBB is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices into its operations. With a strong market position, SBB has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of high-speed trains and innovative digital services. Its core offerings, such as regional and intercity trains, are distinguished by their efficiency and customer-centric approach, making SBB a vital component of Switzerland's public transport infrastructure.
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In 2024, SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,783,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 61,207,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 70,271,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions data for 2022 includes 27,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and a significant 920,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses upstream transportation and distribution. SBB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including purchased goods and services, by the same year. Long-term goals include a 92% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 compared to 2018 levels. These targets are part of SBB's commitment to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their emissions reduction strategies are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. The data reported is cascaded from the parent organization, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG, reflecting their corporate family relationship.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,400,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 239,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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