- Emergence from the COVID pandemic.
- Extreme weather events.
- Complex industrial relations environment.
- Increased customer dissatisfaction due to on-time performance issues and industrial action.
- Freight train derailment at Linden.
Sydney Trains
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 12.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2016-07 to 2016-12 | 39.6K tCO2e (FY2015/16) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved target of zero emissions electricity four years ahead of schedule, resulting in a 98% reduction in operational emissions per annum.
- Clyde Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installation reached practical completion, generating approximately 583 megawatts of electricity per annum, saving approximately $100,000 in electricity expense and reducing CO2 emissions by around 460 tonnes each year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption by a minimum of 10% by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Workforce diversityDisability inclusionWork health and safetySustainable procurementEnvironmental performanceReconciliation