Sbb
SBB, officially known as Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, is the national railway company of Switzerland, headquartered in Bern (CH). Founded in 1902, SBB has established itself as a leader in the transport industry, providing comprehensive rail services across the country and into neighbouring regions. The company operates an extensive network of trains, offering punctual and reliable services that connect major cities and rural areas alike. SBB is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices into its operations. With a strong market position, SBB has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of high-speed trains and innovative digital services. Its core offerings, such as regional and intercity trains, are distinguished by their efficiency and customer-centric approach, making SBB a vital component of Switzerland's public transport infrastructure.
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Sbb's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,783,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 61,207,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 70,271,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions data for 2022 includes 27,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and a significant 920,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the substantial impact of upstream activities. SBB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel by 30% within the same timeframe. Notably, SBB also targets a 50.4% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, particularly fossil fuels. Looking further ahead, SBB aims for a remarkable 92% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 compared to 2018 levels. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate SBB's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the rail transport sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,400,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 239,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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