West Midlands Trains
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.
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West Midlands Trains's score of 24 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
West Midlands Trains's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, West Midlands Trains reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,593,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,040,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 21,753,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2020, which recorded 43,877,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 56,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 78,633,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. For 2024, the company anticipates Scope 1 emissions to be around 51,358,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions projected at 41,938,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 78,883,000 kg CO2e. The carbon emissions per kilometre travelled by their trains has improved from 0.92 kg CO2e in 2016 to 0.854 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Despite these figures, West Midlands Trains has not publicly set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their accountability in addressing climate change. The company continues to operate within the context of the rail industry's broader climate commitments, focusing on improving efficiency and reducing emissions per journey.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 43,877,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 56,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 78,633,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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West Midlands Trains 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.
