- Poor air quality in enclosed stations and depots due to diesel trains
- Disruption to the railway due to extreme weather events (flooding, landslips)
- Suicides or suspected suicides on the rail network (283 in 2019/20)
Network Rail Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019-20 reporting, Network Rail Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 201.4K. By scope: Scope 1: 73.3K; Scope 2: 128.1K. 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
201.4K
2019-20
Energy Use
501.3M kWh (Electricity) + 64523301 kWh (Gas) + 249433982 kWh (Fuel)
2019-20
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019-20)
| 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). | 73.3K |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 128.1K |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 6% (exceeding the 5% target for year one of CP6)
- Improved waste management performance with a 29% decrease in overall waste volume and a 26% increase in recycling percentage
- Achieved 98% diversion from landfill for non-hazardous waste (3% higher than the 95% target)
- Exceeded the 65% target for non-hazardous waste reused or recycled, achieving 95%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- No-net biodiversity loss by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Biodiversity net gain by 2035
- Transitioning Network Rail’s road vehicle fleet to ultra-low emission vehicles by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeAir QualityBiodiversityWaste ManagementSocial ResponsibilityCommunity SafetySuicide Prevention