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VolkerRail Ltd

VolkerRail Ltd, a prominent player in the UK rail industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across various regions, including London and the Midlands. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in rail infrastructure, offering a comprehensive range of services such as track construction, maintenance, and signalling solutions. With a commitment to innovation and safety, VolkerRail distinguishes itself through its bespoke engineering solutions and sustainable practices. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in project delivery and safety standards. As a trusted partner in the rail sector, VolkerRail Ltd continues to enhance the UK's rail network, ensuring reliability and efficiency for its clients and passengers alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does VolkerRail Ltd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

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Industry Benchmark

VolkerRail Ltd's score of 13 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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VolkerRail Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, VolkerRail Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 243,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions, which totalled about 3,464,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, amounting to around 834,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were recorded at 23,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions data shows a trend of fluctuating emissions over recent years. In 2022, total emissions were about 177,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 25,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 75,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, emissions were significantly lower, at approximately 51,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions of 24,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 26,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, VolkerRail Ltd has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate commitments to align with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
2,496,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
99,000
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Scope 3
1,284,000
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000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. VolkerRail Ltd's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. VolkerRail Ltd is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

VolkerRail Ltd is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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