Aurizon Holdings Ltd
Aurizon Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aurizon Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurizon Holdings amounted to 974,390 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).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurizon Holdings increased by 3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aurizon Holdings were 703,766 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Aurizon Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 38.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Aurizon Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Aurizon Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 254,139 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 270,624 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Aurizon Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Aurizon Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aurizon Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Aurizon Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Aurizon Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Aurizon Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2025, Aurizon Holdings reported 504,227 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Aurizon Holdings includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Aurizon Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 504,227 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Has Aurizon Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 182.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Aurizon Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aurizon Holdings disclose?
In 2025, Aurizon Holdings reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2025, the largest contributors to Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 203,806 tCO₂e (94.82%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,702 tCO₂e (3.12%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 4,423 tCO₂e (2.06%)
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aurizon Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Aurizon Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 703,766 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,547 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 276.32 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Aurizon Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Aurizon Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 276.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.52, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Aurizon Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Aurizon Holdings ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Aurizon Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Aurizon Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Aurizon Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 1,478,617 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.24% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Aurizon Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 47.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 34.1%.a