alstom Sustainability Profile
Alstom, a global leader in the transport sector, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded in 1928, the company has established itself as a key player in the rail transport industry, focusing on the design and manufacturing of trains, signalling systems, and infrastructure solutions. Alstom's core products include high-speed trains, trams, and metro systems, distinguished by their innovative technology and commitment to sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the world’s fastest train and a strong emphasis on green mobility solutions. With a robust market position, Alstom continues to drive advancements in rail transport, contributing to smarter and more efficient public transport systems worldwide.
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alstom's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Alstom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 128,000,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 1 and 2. For the previous year, 2024, the company recorded total emissions of about 48,733,915,000 kg CO2e, which included 87,318,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 53,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2023, Alstom's emissions in Great Britain were approximately 7,774,580 kg CO2e, comprising 12,357,042 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,775,182 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 735,884 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Alstom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2030 from a 2021/22 baseline, in alignment with the 1.5°C scenario of the Paris Agreement. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Specific targets include a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from passenger transport solutions per passenger.km and a 35% reduction per ton.km for freight transport solutions by 2030, both from a 2021/22 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that Alstom's commitments are consistent with the necessary reductions to mitigate climate change effectively.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 53,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 70,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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alstom's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
alstom's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 14% of Scope 3 emissions.
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alstom's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
alstom has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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