Vvm De Lijn
VVM De Lijn, commonly known as De Lijn, is a prominent public transport company headquartered in Belgium. Established in 1991, it has become a key player in the public transport sector, primarily serving the Flanders region. De Lijn operates an extensive network of buses and trams, providing essential services that connect urban and rural areas, making mobility accessible for all. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering eco-friendly transport solutions that cater to the diverse needs of its passengers. With a focus on reliability and efficiency, De Lijn has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of electric buses to reduce its carbon footprint. As a leader in the public transport industry, De Lijn continues to enhance its services, ensuring a seamless travel experience for millions of commuters each year.
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Vvm De Lijn's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Vvm De Lijn reported total carbon emissions of approximately 197,570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 13,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 94,110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a total of about 304,680,000 kg CO2e for the year. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes significant contributions from capital goods (22,550,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (48,120,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (21,100,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, the total emissions were approximately 255,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 181,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 74,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2021 to 2022. Despite these figures, Vvm De Lijn has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from De Vlaamse Vervoermaatschappij - De Lijn. Overall, Vvm De Lijn's emissions profile highlights the need for ongoing efforts to address carbon output, particularly in Scope 3 categories, which represent a significant portion of their total emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 191,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 84,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Vvm De Lijn is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
