- Climate change and extreme weather events posing a significant risk to service delivery
- Skills crisis in the rail industry
- Addressing pay disparities and ensuring equitable compensation
- Increasing the number of women in traditionally male-dominated roles
- Rising anti-social behavior towards LNER colleagues
- Addressing climate risks and adapting to climate change
London North Eastern Railway
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Waste
1.3K tons/year
2023-24
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 20.0K tCO2e (reduction from previous year) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 47% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2018/19
- 84% reduction in non-traction energy use since 2022/23
- Reduced diesel consumption by 84% since 2018/19
- 1,288 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill in 2023/24
- Opened a new waste sorting hub in Peterborough
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve two net-zero stations by 2025
- 50% reduction in diesel emissions by 2032
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032
- 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2032
- 50% circular economy rate by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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