SBB Cargo AG, a leading player in the railway transportation services industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key provider of freight transport solutions, specialising in intermodal and bulk transport services.
SBB Cargo AG is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, offering unique services that integrate rail and road transport to optimise logistics. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in digitalisation and innovative freight solutions.
As a subsidiary of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), SBB Cargo AG continues to enhance its reputation for reliability and quality, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking effective and environmentally friendly transport options.
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Industry Intensity
Rail Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Rail Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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SBB Cargo AG's reported carbon emissions
SBB Cargo AG, headquartered in CH and operating within the railway transportation services industry, is committed to understanding and reducing its climate impact. **Emissions Overview:** For the reporting year of 2025, SBB Cargo AG reported Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 52.0 million kg CO2e, comprising mobile combustion (25.8 million kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (10.4 million kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (16.8 million kg CO2e). Scope 3 emissions for this period included employee commute (25 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (62 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (21 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (35 million kg CO2e). Please note that Scope 2 data was not disclosed for 2025, and the category "purchased goods and services" was a missing data point within Scope 3. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 58.9 million kg CO2e (mobile combustion: 31.2 million kg CO2e; fugitive emissions: 8.7 million kg CO2e; stationary combustion: 18 million kg CO2e). Scope 3 emissions included employee commute (25 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (59 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (19 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (40 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 data was not disclosed, and "purchased goods and services" was a missing Scope 3 data point. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 66.2 million kg CO2e (mobile combustion: 34.3 million kg CO2e; fugitive emissions: 10 million kg CO2e; stationary combustion: 21.9 million kg CO2e). Scope 3 emissions covered employee commute (23 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (57 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (24 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (35 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 data was not disclosed, with "purchased goods and services" being a missing Scope 3 data point. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 74.4 million kg CO2e (mobile combustion: 37.7 million kg CO2e; fugitive emissions: 10.3 million kg CO2e; stationary combustion: 26.4 million kg CO2e). Scope 3 emissions included employee commute (23 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (61 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (28 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (32 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 data was not disclosed, and "purchased goods and services" was a missing Scope 3 data point. For 2021, SBB Cargo AG reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 73 million kg CO2e (mobile combustion: 37.1 million kg CO2e; fugitive emissions: 9.4 million kg CO2e; stationary combustion: 27.5 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 0.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were extensive, including investments (16 million kg CO2e), capital goods (712 million kg CO2e), business travel (2 million kg CO2e), employee commute (19 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (28 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (143 million kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (21 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (24 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (16 million kg CO2e). In 2020, Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 70.3 million kg CO2e (mobile combustion: 36.4 million kg CO2e; fugitive emissions: 7 million kg CO2e; stationary combustion: 26.9 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 0.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included investments (15 million kg CO2e), capital goods (915 million kg CO2e), business travel (3 million kg CO2e), employee commute (20 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (23 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (142 million kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (20 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (23 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (13 million kg CO2e). For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 80.3 million kg CO2e (mobile combustion: 39 million kg CO2e; fugitive emissions: 9.6 million kg CO2e; stationary combustion: 31.7 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 0.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included investments (13 million kg CO2e), capital goods (745 million kg CO2e), business travel (8 million kg CO2e), employee commute (30 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (46 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (141 million kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (27 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (23 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (14 million kg CO2e). **Climate Commitments and Initiatives:** SBB Cargo AG's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB AG, which holds SBTi reduction targets at cascade level 1. While specific reduction targets and achievements for SBB Cargo AG itself are not detailed in the provided information, the company participates in a corporate family with climate commitments. The extensive reporting of Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions, along with some Scope 2 data, indicates a focus on understanding and managing its environmental footprint within the railway transportation sector. The company's reporting documents are available for further detail.
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