Trainline Sustainability Profile
Trainline, officially known as Trainline.com Limited, is a leading digital rail and coach ticketing platform headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1997, the company has revolutionised the travel industry by providing a seamless online booking experience for train and coach journeys across the UK and Europe. With a focus on user-friendly technology, Trainline offers a comprehensive range of services, including real-time travel information, mobile ticketing, and journey planning tools. Its unique selling point lies in its ability to aggregate ticket options from various operators, ensuring customers find the best prices and routes. As a market leader, Trainline has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major rail operators and a growing presence in the European market. The company continues to enhance its offerings, making travel more accessible and efficient for millions of users.
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Trainline's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Trainline's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 98,260 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 212,630 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 310,900 kg CO2e for both scopes. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 111,270 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 213,100 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 324,370 kg CO2e. Trainline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55.2% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, the company has committed to a long-term target of achieving a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. Additionally, Trainline plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Trainline also aims for 80% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability across its value chain.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 111,660 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 151,230 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 441,900 | - | - | - |
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Trainline's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 63% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 94% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Trainline'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.
Trainline 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.
