Thalys

As Thalys, a railway transportation services company headquartered in Belgium, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact.

Thalys has set ambitious climate targets, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company committed to reduce its corporate scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per passenger kilometre by 41.4% by 2020, using a 2008 base year. This target is considered consistent with reductions required to keep warming to "Well-below 2°C." The emissions data for Thalys is cascaded from its ultimate parent, Société nationale SNCF, société anonyme, at cascade level 2. Specifically, CDP data originates from Société nationale SNCF, société anonyme at cascade level 2.

For scope 3 emissions, Thalys's near-term target covers approximately 50% of its total scope 3 carbon footprint. The company also commits to engaging with maintenance management suppliers to develop more explicit targets for reducing the remaining 50% of its scope 3 emissions. These commitments aim to ensure a sustainable future for high-speed rail travel.