- Economic/technological viability of fleet transition at scale.
- Lack of supporting infrastructure (including charging technology).
- Absence of regulatory support and supply of transitional solutions.
- Demand for seaborne thermal coal subject to energy policy and fuel-mix decisions.
- Demand for seaborne steel-making coal subject to economic development and regulation of GHG emissions.
- Australia’s supply of steel-making and thermal coal subject to global competitiveness and domestic climate policies.
- Barriers to efficient renewable energy sources due to delays in advancement, lack of reliable sources, and high investment costs.
- Challenges in managing and monitoring carbon emissions due to changes in government policies and regulations.
- Workforce planning and talent challenges hindering transition to net zero.
Aurizon Holdings Limited (ACN 146 335 622)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its FY2024 reporting, Aurizon Holdings Limited (ACN 146 335 622) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 946 ktCO2-e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 662.8K ktCO2-e/year; Scope 2: 283.2K ktCO2-e/year; Scope 3: 551.2K ktCO2-e/year. 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.
GHG Emissions
946 ktCO2-e/year
FY2024
Renewable Energy
25% (Aurizon Network)
of total energy
Water Usage
242 million litres/year
FY2024
Waste
21.9K metric tonnes/year
FY2024
Energy Use
3.0M MWh/year
FY2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 662.8K ktCO2-e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 283.2K ktCO2-e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 551.2K ktCO2-e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | 946 ktCO2-e/year |
| 2022 | 834.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 847 ktCO2-e |
| 2020 | 867.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 847.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 1.1K ktCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed first nature-based carbon-offsetting tree reserve on a 118-hectare site near Mackay, Queensland.
- Reduced validated opacity exceedances on the CQCN from 39 (FY2023) to 18 (FY2024).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce operational emissions intensity by 10% by 2030 (from FY2021 baseline)
- Bulk business to achieve 25% to 30% share of addressable market by FY2030
- Containerised Freight to move more than 500,000 TEUs annually by FY2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyHealthEnvironmentPeopleCommunityGovernanceInclusionReconciliationSupply Chain