Trainline PLC

Common Name
Trainline
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services
Employees
990
Ticker
TRN
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Trainline Plc is a leading digital platform focused on providing seamless travel solutions for rail and coach journeys across Europe. The company's primary function is to offer consumers a convenient ...

Trainline's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Trainline 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).

Trainline has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Trainline’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Trainline's Verification report 2025
a. Trainline's Verification report 2025
b. Trainline's Annual Report 2024
b. Trainline's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Trainline's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Trainline amounted to 339.58 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 Trainline increased by 8.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Trainline's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202420250306090120tCO2e-12%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Trainline's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Trainline were 89.43 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Trainline reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Trainline's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Trainline's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Trainline's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Trainline reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 411.09 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 250.15 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Trainline reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Trainline's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 15.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Trainline's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 16.61% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b

What methodology does Trainline use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Trainline's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202420250150300450600tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Trainline's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Trainline reported 21,135.88 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 Trainline includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Trainline's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Trainline's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Trainline reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,135.88 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 98.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Trainline disclose?

In 2025, Trainline reported emissions for 9 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 Trainline's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 18,842.9 tCO₂e (89.15%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 751.93 tCO₂e (3.56%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 578.62 tCO₂e (2.74%)

Trainline's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(3.6%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(2.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(89.2%)

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

In 2025, Trainline reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 89.43 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 557 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Trainline's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CJUMMCCCard FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 674Scope 1 Intensity: 1.86 tCO2e/$MCrest Nicholson HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,030 tCO2eRevenue: $M 801Scope 1 Intensity: 2.53 tCO2e/$MJJJet2Year: 2024Scope 1: 2,876,913 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,898Scope 1 Intensity: 364.25 tCO2e/$MDr MartensYear: 2025Scope 1: 750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,019Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MFrasers GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,577 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,565Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MDeliverooYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,231 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,600Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MCompass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,471Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MWH SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,525Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MBarratt RedrowYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,271Scope 1 Intensity: 2.95 tCO2e/$MTHGYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,198Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MAston MartinYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MUUUltimate ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 200Scope 1 Intensity: 0.83 tCO2e/$MJ D WetherspoonYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 12.87 tCO2e/$MVistry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,743Scope 1 Intensity: 3.90 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,139 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,158Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MPersimmonYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 5.05 tCO2e/$MKingfisherYear: 2024Scope 1: 90,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,883Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$MMMMears GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,421Scope 1 Intensity: 9.36 tCO2e/$MCoats GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,028Scope 1 Intensity: 50.28 tCO2e/$MGames Workshop GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 669Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MDomino's Pizza GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 834Scope 1 Intensity: 14.83 tCO2e/$MTrainlineYear: 2025Scope 1: 89 tCO2eRevenue: $M 557Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Trainline reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.84 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

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

This places Trainline among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Trainline's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Trainline reported a total carbon footprint of 21,475.46 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6,766.21% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Trainline's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.16%. a

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