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), headquartered in Switzerland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,783,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 31,200,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 8,700,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 18,000,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 3,300,000 kg CO2e from purchased heat and 700,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 48,000,000 kg CO2e from various categories, including purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations. 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 categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, as well as a 50.4% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products, particularly fossil fuels, within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SBB's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the rail transport sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from the parent company, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability across its operations.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 86,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 28,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,299,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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