Beyond carbon

“Conserve water and material resources, limiting waste and embedding circular economy principles. We will take forward opportunities to support biodiversity and implement improvements to reduce disturbance and impacts.”

Our ‘beyond carbon’ approach focuses on reducing negative environmental impacts associated with our operations, supported by our environmental management system which drives continual improvement. We are focused on conserving water and material resources through the principles of a circular economy approach and pollution prevention. 

In addition, we understand our operations cause unwanted sound (noise), which impacts on communities, particularly vulnerable groups, and can lead to disturbance. Within our flagship goal, we are committed to working with the wider rail industry as an active partner to identify and implement ways to minimise noise and vibration risk in order to improve the quality of life of our customers and communities.

The rail industry has a unique opportunity to support the natural environment and connect people with nature. Through our ‘good for nature’ goal we will identify opportunities to enhance biodiversity at our managed stations, involving colleagues and local communities.