Sbb
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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Industry Average
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Sbb's score of 37 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sbb's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen), headquartered in Switzerland, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 62,053,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 22,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 154,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses upstream transportation and distribution among other categories. SBB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, also by 2030. Notably, SBB aims for a 50.4% reduction in Scope 3 emissions specifically related to the use of sold products covering fossil fuels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. SBB's commitment reflects its dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the rail transport sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 31,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,800,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 141,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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