West Midlands Trains, a prominent player in the UK rail industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates primarily across the West Midlands region. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself as a key provider of passenger rail services, focusing on delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions. Specialising in regional and intercity train services, West Midlands Trains offers a unique blend of modern trains and customer-centric services, catering to both daily commuters and leisure travellers. The company is known for its commitment to improving connectivity and enhancing the travel experience, which has contributed to its strong market position. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, West Midlands Trains continues to achieve notable milestones, including significant investments in fleet upgrades and station improvements, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the rail sector.
How does West Midlands Trains'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.
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West Midlands Trains's score of 8 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, West Midlands Trains reported total carbon emissions of approximately 86,000 kg CO2e, comprising 40,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 46,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. West Midlands Trains has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi targets. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, West Midlands Trains Ltd, indicating a corporate family relationship. The company aims to improve its carbon efficiency, with reported emissions per kilometre travelled by trains at about 0.854 kg CO2e. However, further details on specific reduction strategies or future commitments are not available.
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| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 43,721,000 |
| Scope 2 | 55,398,000 |
| Scope 3 | 75,346,000 |
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.
West Midlands Trains has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

