Govia Thameslink Railway has set science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets. The goals have been validated by the corporate climate action organisation Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi); fewer than 5,800 companies worldwide have this accreditation.
GTR Head of Environment and Sustainability Jason Brooker said: ‘This is our public commitment to push ahead with net-zero by 2050. We have set near-term science-based targets that are in line with what is needed to keep global warming below catastrophic levels with a maximum 1.5C rise.
‘This is a statement of intent. Science-based targets are really hard work to develop so by committing to them and achieving this certificate, we’re showing our ambitions are truly credible.’
GTR has committed to reduce ‘scope 1 and 2’ greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2029 – these are emissions associated with fuel used to run its small fleet of diesel trains, company vehicles, and generating electricity to power trains, offices and depots. GTR has pledged to reduce ‘scope 3’ emissions – from companies in its supply chain – by 24% within the same timeframe.
