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West Midlands Trains

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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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2

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

West Midlands Trains's score of 2 is lower than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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West Midlands Trains's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, West Midlands Trains reported carbon emissions of approximately 0.854 kg CO2e per vehicle-kilometre travelled. This figure reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed. In 2020, the company reported total emissions of 43,721,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 55,398,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 75,346,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes, which is essential for understanding their overall environmental impact. West Midlands Trains operates as a current subsidiary of West Midlands Trains Ltd, and while they have cascaded data from their parent organization, no specific climate initiatives or reduction targets have been outlined in their recent disclosures. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to the broader industry efforts to address climate change.

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2020
Scope 1
43,721,000
Scope 2
55,398,000
Scope 3
75,346,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. West Midlands Trains's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for West Midlands Trains is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

West Midlands Trains 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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