- Matters relating to the London & South Eastern Railway (LSER) franchise.
- Challenges in International Rail.
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting passenger numbers.
- Potential reduction in government support for rail services in Norway.
- Increased competition in the market.
The Go-Ahead Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, The Go-Ahead Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 732.6K tCO2e/year (location based) + 457703 tCO2e/year (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 366.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 361.3K tCO2e/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
732.6K tCO2e/year (location based) + 457703 tCO2e/year (market based)
2021
Renewable Energy
100% of total energy use (UK premises)
of total energy
Energy Use
2.9B kWhs/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 366.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 361.3K tCO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 732.6K tCO2e/year (location based) + 457703 tCO2e/year (market based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 27% absolute reduction in carbon emissions since 2016.
- Opened the UK’s first all-electric bus depot.
- Launched the UK’s first air-filtering bus.
- Introduced the UK’s first hybrid ‘geo-location’ electric bus route.
- All UK premises powered by zero-carbon electricity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use by 25% by 2025
- Reduce carbon monoxide (CO) by 17%, hydrocarbons (HC) by 49%, nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 63%, and particulate matter (PM) by 55% by 2025
- Increase waste recycling rate to 60% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 75% by 2035
- Achieve a zero-emission bus fleet in the UK by 2035
- Achieve a non-diesel rail fleet by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Become a net zero business by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceEmployee wellbeingCommunity investmentSupply chain sustainability