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Railpen Sustainability Profile

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Railpen, officially known as Railways Pension Scheme, is a prominent investment management firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2005, Railpen has evolved to become a key player in the pension fund industry, managing assets for the Railways Pension Scheme and other clients across the UK. Specialising in responsible investment, Railpen focuses on sustainable growth and long-term value creation. Its core services include asset management, investment strategy development, and risk management, all tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Railpen is recognised for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Railpen has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in assets under management and a reputation for innovative investment solutions. Its dedication to responsible investing continues to shape the future of pension fund management in the UK.

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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Railpen's score of 59 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Railpen's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Railpen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,995,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 6,310,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 495,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 4,500,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions, reflecting Railpen's commitment to addressing climate change. Railpen has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organization. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while Railpen is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not yet have formalised its climate commitments in line with industry standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Railpen's emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, although further clarity on specific climate commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its sustainability profile.

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202220232024
Scope 1
8,526,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
563,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
4,869,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Railpen's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Railpen's primary industry is Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Railpen's Location?

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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 Railpen is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Railpen'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.

Railpen 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.

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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