We are committed to effectively managing our environmental performance. We recognise that we are responsible for helping our local communities and supply chains to deliver value through effective management of environmental risks.  

We do this through measures such as managing air quality, avoiding or offsetting impacts on native biodiversity, minimising noise, waste to landfill and water use through our operations. We also actively work with customers and supply chain partners to bring innovation and technical insights into initiatives like coal dust management.

In 2020, we published our first Climate Strategy and Action Plan (CSAP). The strategy builds on our existing work in reducing our carbon footprint, as detailed in our Sustainability Report. Aurizon has a Safety, Health and Environment Commitment and an established environmental management system.

We recognise that we all have a responsibility to act on climate change — government, business, and the general community — so we can effectively transition to a low-carbon future. As Australia’s largest integrated rail freight business, we can have a significant and positive influence on the decarbonisation of Australian rail freight supply chains. 

Watch the short animation to get an insight into the progress we have made to date and how we are determined to do more, as we continue striving to net-zero operational emissions by 2050.