Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. is a leading manufacturer and supplier in the rail transport sector. The company's primary focus is the design, production, and maintenance of rolling s... Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. is a leading manufacturer and supplier in the rail transport sector. The company's primary focus is the design, production, and maintenance of rolling stock and rail equipment, which includes trains, trams, and buses. CAF, headquartered in Beasain, Spain, has a significant presence in the rail industries across Europe, America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Their extensive range of products supports both urban and intercity transportation solutions, playing a critical role in modernizing public transportation networks.
CAF is known for its innovation in developing environmentally friendly and energy-efficient rail solutions, such as the hybrid battery-powered trams. They actively contribute to sustainable transport development by reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the efficiency of rail systems. With a commitment to customization, CAF provides tailor-made solutions to meet the specific needs of various metro and light rail transit systems worldwide.
In the financial market, CAF holds a pivotal position by contributing to infrastructure advancements and influencing economic growth through improved transportation systems. Its strategic projects and contracts with major metropolitan areas emphasize its importance in shaping future transport landscapes.
In 2024, CAF was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
CAF has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of CAF are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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a. CAF's Annual Report 2024
b. CAF's Sustainability Report 2023
c. CAF's Sustainability Report 2022
Insights into CAF's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, CAF reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 4.09 billion, representing 97% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 3.46 billion of CAF's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 82% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
CAF's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have CAF's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), CAF's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 2.5%,highlighting CAF's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of CAF's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CAF reported that EUR 4.09 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 97% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 3.46 billion (82% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 15% of CAF's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of CAF's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CAF reported that EUR 3.46 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 82% of its total turnover.a
This strong alignment suggests that CAF has strategically integrated environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, positioning itself as a leader in the green transition.
CAF's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
CAF's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is CAF's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, CAF reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 82%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does CAF earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, CAF reported that EUR 3.45 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 82% of the company's total revenue,indicating that CAFprimarily focuseson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into CAF's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, CAF reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 115.68 million,representing 96% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 98.18 million of CAF's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 81% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
CAF's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
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Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have CAF's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), CAF's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 9.46%,highlighting CAF's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of CAF's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CAF reported that EUR 115.68 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 96% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 98.18 million (81% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 14% of CAF's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of CAF's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CAF reported that EUR 98.18 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 81% of its total capital investment.a
This strong alignment suggests that CAF is directing a significant portion of its capital investments toward environmentally sustainable assets or activities, reinforcing a strategic focus on long-term sustainability.
CAF's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
CAF's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
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How is CAF's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, CAF reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 81%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much CAF is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, CAF allocated EUR 98.09 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 81% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that CAFis prioritizing climate-focused investments as a central part of its overall capital strategy.a
Insights into CAF's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, CAF reported that 98% of its its total operating expenses (OPEX) was EU Taxonomy-eligible. Of this, 0% was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that these operating activities substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
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