Aurizon Holdings Ltd
Aurizon Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Aurizon Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Aurizon Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aurizon Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurizon Holdings amounted to 876,353 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurizon Holdings increased by 4.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aurizon Holdings were 591,216 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 16.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Aurizon Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Aurizon Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 304,703 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 285,137 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Aurizon Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aurizon Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.08% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Aurizon Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Aurizon Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Aurizon Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Aurizon Holdings reported 304,710 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Aurizon Holdings includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Aurizon Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 304,710 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 70.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aurizon Holdings disclose?
In 2023, Aurizon Holdings reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 203,700 tCOâ‚‚e (66.85%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 95,289 tCOâ‚‚e (31.27%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,068 tCOâ‚‚e (1.01%)
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aurizon Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Aurizon Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 1,181,063 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.57% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Aurizon Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 50.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 25.8%.