Sbb Sustainability Profile
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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Sbb's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG) 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 disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 36,000,000 kg CO2e from various categories, including investments and purchased goods and services. 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 absolute Scope 3 emissions from categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, also by 2030. Notably, SBB aims for a 50.4% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products, particularly fossil fuels. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SBB's commitment to addressing climate change within the rail transport sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from the parent company, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG, ensuring a unified 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 | 00,000,000 | 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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Sbb's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sbb's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and decreased by approximately 10% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sbb'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.
Sbb has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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