Pacific National Sustainability Profile
Pacific National, a leading freight rail operator in Australia, is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 2002, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the rail transport industry, providing essential services across major operational regions including New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Specialising in bulk and intermodal freight services, Pacific National offers a unique combination of reliability and efficiency, catering to diverse sectors such as mining, agriculture, and retail. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the transition to greener transport solutions. With a strong market presence, Pacific National has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fleet and infrastructure, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in Australia's supply chain.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Pacific National's score of 10 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Pacific National's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Pacific National reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 728,189,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 73,496,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 553,417,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 801,685,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. This data reflects a slight decrease in emissions compared to 2024, where Scope 1 emissions were about 770,622,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 78,384,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 565,113,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of approximately 849,006,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. In 2023, the company reported emissions of approximately 810,685,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 81,587,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 534,846,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with a total of about 892,272,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Pacific National Holdings Pty Ltd, which oversees the reporting and performance metrics. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Pacific National has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction strategies indicates a need for further development in their sustainability approach. The company continues to monitor its emissions and is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises carbon reduction and climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 895,146,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 109,267,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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Pacific National'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.
Pacific National 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.
