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Sbb

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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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13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Sbb's score of 13 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sbb's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,783,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 61,207,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 68,623,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a positive trend in their emissions management. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent organization, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG. 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, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including purchased goods and services, by 30% within the same timeframe. A long-term goal is to achieve a 92% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 compared to 2018 levels. These targets align with industry standards and reflect SBB's commitment to sustainable operations in the rail transport sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sbb's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is high 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. This request for Sbb is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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