Putting the spotlight on carbon emissions

摘要

The government has set a mbitious emissions targets pledging to achieve net zero by 2050. Put simply net zero is achieved when the amount of greenhouse gases produced are at least the same than the amount that is removed from the atmosphere. Rail is a low carbon form of transport amounting for ten per cent of total journeys but only 1.4 per cent of total transport emissions. Network rail is committed to reducing carbon emissions and has pledged to further expand on the ambitious emission cuts achieved during CP5 with a 25 per cent reduction during CP6 before moving on to net zero by 2050. It is in the supply chain where emissions remain worryingly high, around two thirds of emissions come from the industry's suppliers. Urgent action is required in this sector if the rail industry is to make a completely net contribution. Network Rail is working with these suppliers to find creative ways of reducing carbon emissions.