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SNCF, or Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, is a leading player in the railway transportation services industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1938, SNCF has evolved into a pivotal entity in European rail travel, operating extensively across France and into neighbouring countries.
The company offers a range of services, including high-speed trains, regional transport, and freight services, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and sustainability. Notable achievements include the introduction of the TGV, which revolutionised high-speed rail travel.
With a strong market position, SNCF continues to enhance its services, focusing on customer experience and environmental responsibility, making it a cornerstone of modern transportation in Europe.
+51 vs industry average
SNCF’s score of 72 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rail Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Rail Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
SNCF, headquartered in France, a railway transportation services provider, reported total emissions of approximately 12.45 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 1.84 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 830 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 9.78 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, SNCF reported total emissions of approximately 12.38 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1.88 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at roughly 971 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 9.53 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 12.94 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 1.76 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 1.65 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 9.53 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
SNCF has set several climate commitments and reduction targets:
In 2025, SNCF's emissions were 6.5% lower than in 2024 and 13% below 2022 levels, indicating progress towards its reduction targets.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Groupe SNCF commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
2030
42% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Groupe SNCF further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products, covering sold and distributed fossil fuels,…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Groupe SNCF commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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