- Deteriorating global and domestic freight markets and increasing costs.
- 11% decrease in revenue from import and export freight.
- Network disruptions due to Cyclone Gabrielle and other weather-related events.
- Mechanical issues and grounding of the Aratere ferry.
- Legacy of underinvestment in both the network and rolling stock.
- Auckland’s rail network not designed for current growth.
- Ageing infrastructure (tunnels, bridges).
- Soft domestic market outlook in a weaker economy.
- Inflationary pressures, tight trading conditions, and sticky interest rates.
- Strong competition between Upper North Island ports.
KiwiRail Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, KiwiRail Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 208.9K t CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). 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
208.9K t CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2024
Waste
16.0K tons/year (scrap metal)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 208.9K t CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2022-2025 | 39.4K tonne CO2e reduction (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025 |
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 218.9K t CO2e/year |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 207.8K t CO2-e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided over 229,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions from road freight by transporting 3.5 billion net tonne kilometres of freight.
- Reduced gross Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by an unspecified amount (target is 40% reduction by 2035 against a 2018/19 baseline).
- 13% reduction in carbon emissions from the Papakura to Pukekohe Electrification Project by replacing concrete foundation piles with driven steel piles.
- Recycled 16,000t of scrap metal (up from 12,200t in FY23).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improved customer service reliability.
- Improved service performance and reliability.
- Deliver service at a competitive price point.
- Increase modal shift of containers from road to rail.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce gross Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 40% by 2035 (against a 2018/19 baseline).
- Set a Scope 3 emissions reduction target.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Safety culture and performanceResilient rail and ferry infrastructureCustomer experiencesEnvironmental compliance, energy efficiency and carbon emissionsCommercial viabilityCommunity, iwi and union relationships