Aurizon Holdings Ltd
Aurizon Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aurizon Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurizon Holdings amounted to 946,022 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurizon Holdings increased by 7.95%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aurizon Holdings were 662,797 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 30.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aurizon Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.11%, 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 2024, Aurizon Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 257,059 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 283,225 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 13.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, Aurizon Holdings reported 551,224 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 2024 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 2023, 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 2024, Aurizon Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 551,224 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 209.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 220,986 tCO₂e (93.81%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,771 tCO₂e (3.3%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 6,807 tCO₂e (2.89%)
Aurizon Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aurizon Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Aurizon Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 662,797 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,505 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 264.56 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 2024, Aurizon Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 264.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27.08 , 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 2024, Aurizon Holdings ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Aurizon Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Aurizon Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Aurizon Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 1,497,246 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.91% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Aurizon Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 44.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.82%. a