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Aurizon

Aurizon Holdings Limited, commonly known as Aurizon, is a leading rail freight operator headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Established in 2004, the company has grown to become a pivotal player in the Australian transport and logistics industry, primarily focusing on coal and bulk freight services across key operational regions, including Queensland and New South Wales. Aurizon's core offerings include rail haulage, network services, and logistics solutions, distinguished by their commitment to safety and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of advanced technology to enhance operational performance. With a strong market position, Aurizon is recognised for its reliability and innovation, making it a preferred choice for customers seeking comprehensive freight solutions in the competitive Australian market.

DitchCarbon Score

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16

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Aurizon's score of 16 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aurizon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aurizon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 591,216,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 285,137,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 304,710,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 1,181,063,000 kg CO2e for all scopes. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 506,806,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 328,042,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 178,340,000 kg CO2e. Aurizon has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have acknowledged the importance of addressing their carbon footprint and have been actively reporting their emissions across all three scopes. The company continues to monitor and disclose its emissions data, which is essential for transparency and accountability in their sustainability efforts. Overall, while Aurizon's emissions have fluctuated, their commitment to reporting and understanding their carbon impact is a step towards addressing climate change in the rail transport sector.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
482,790,000
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Scope 2
364,813,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
97,368,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Aurizon is in AU, which has a very high 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.

Aurizon 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
Reduction Actions

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