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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA

Common Name
CAF
Country
Spain
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
Employees
13,432
Ticker
CAF
Exchange
Bolsas y Mercados Españoles
Description
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. is a Spanish multinational company headquartered in Beasain, Gipuzkoa, specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of comprehensive railway sol...

CAF's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, CAF 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).

CAF has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
31,728a
31,166a
28,835a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
6,141a
7,277a
7,586a
Location-Based
13,832a
20,701a
18,764a
Total Scope 3
3,402,232a
3,642,717a
3,552,313a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
6.0152a
7.1113a
6.8105a
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a. CAF's Consolidated Non-Financial Report 2025

Insights into CAF's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CAF amounted to 45,560 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 CAF decreased by 12.16%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

CAF's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202220232024202509 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e-13%-5%+8%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are CAF's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of CAF were 31,728 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has CAF reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, CAF's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), CAF's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are CAF's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, CAF reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,141 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,832 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has CAF reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, CAF's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 48.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), CAF's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 33.18% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does CAF use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, CAF reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

CAF's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202220232024202507 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into CAF's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, CAF reported 3,402,232 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 CAF includes a breakdown across 8 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

CAF's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202220232024202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-61%+18%+3%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are CAF's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, CAF reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,402,232 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 3.75% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.25% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has CAF reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, CAF's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 55.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), CAF's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CAF's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CAF disclose?

In 2025, CAF reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of CAF's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to CAF's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,274,569 tCO₂e (96.25%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 90,517 tCO₂e (2.66%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 16,316 tCO₂e (0.48%)

CAF's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(96.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(2.7%)

Insights into CAF’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, CAF reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,728 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,275 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.02 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

CAF's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)East Japan RailwayYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,610,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,255Scope 1 Intensity: 83.61 tCO2e/$MWabtecYear: 2023Scope 1: 131,344 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,677Scope 1 Intensity: 13.57 tCO2e/$MNorfolk SouthernYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,054,131 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,123Scope 1 Intensity: 334.42 tCO2e/$MCanadian National RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,838,442 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,850Scope 1 Intensity: 408.31 tCO2e/$MCanadian Pacific Kansas CityYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,645,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,112Scope 1 Intensity: 459.39 tCO2e/$MCSXYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,239,321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,657Scope 1 Intensity: 289.24 tCO2e/$MUnion PacificYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,286,290 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,250Scope 1 Intensity: 382.94 tCO2e/$MVosslohYear: 2025Scope 1: 25,053 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,579Scope 1 Intensity: 15.87 tCO2e/$MJungfraubahn HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 324Scope 1 Intensity: 5.96 tCO2e/$MBangkok Expressway and MetroYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,059 tCO2eRevenue: $M 476Scope 1 Intensity: 16.95 tCO2e/$MTrinity IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,054 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,079Scope 1 Intensity: 17.23 tCO2e/$MOdakyu Electric RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,706Scope 1 Intensity: 27.08 tCO2e/$MMobico GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 815,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,260Scope 1 Intensity: 250.10 tCO2e/$MFirstGroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 466,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,021Scope 1 Intensity: 77.42 tCO2e/$MCRSCYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,450Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MZhuzhou CRRC Times ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,839 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,391Scope 1 Intensity: 6.73 tCO2e/$MHyundai RotemYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,983Scope 1 Intensity: 2.56 tCO2e/$MMTRYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,727Scope 1 Intensity: 5.77 tCO2e/$MGreenbrier CompaniesYear: 2025Scope 1: 54,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 16.87 tCO2e/$MComfortdelgroYear: 2024Scope 1: 830,264 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,284Scope 1 Intensity: 252.83 tCO2e/$MChina Railway MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 969,702 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,223Scope 1 Intensity: 185.68 tCO2e/$MGuangshen RailwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 159,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,712Scope 1 Intensity: 42.95 tCO2e/$MStadler RailYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,595Scope 1 Intensity: 4.72 tCO2e/$MTobu RailwayYear: 2023Scope 1: 129,255 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,615Scope 1 Intensity: 28.01 tCO2e/$MCAFYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,728 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,275Scope 1 Intensity: 6.02 tCO2e/$M

How does CAF's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, CAF reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 27.54, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does CAF rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, CAF ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

CAF is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into CAF's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, CAF reported a total carbon footprint of 3,447,792 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.68% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to CAF's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.92%.a

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