Aurizon, Australia’s largest rail-based transport business, has set ambitious targets to reduce operational emissions, including a net-zero emissions goal by 2050 and a 10% reduction by 2030 relative to a 2022 baseline. The company is implementing various initiatives to achieve these targets, such as exploring battery electric locomotives and sourcing renewable electricity from large-scale projects.
Material actions and disclosures
Aurizon has set targets for reducing operational emissions and is implementing various initiatives to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is also exploring battery electric locomotives and renewable energy sources. Aurizon has entered into an Energy Supply Agreement (ESA) with CleanCo Queensland, sourcing renewable electricity from large-scale projects. The company has also set up a carbon and biodiversity pilot project in Queensland, expected to generate about 1,300 ACCUs annually.
Aurizon measures its GHG emissions in accordance with the NGER Act and the NGER Measurement Determination. The company voluntarily surrendered 53,621 Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) in FY2026 to support the reduction of Scope 2 emissions.
Forward commitments
Aurizon aims to reduce (net) operational emissions intensity by 10% by 2030, relative to the FY2022 baseline. The company plans to complete the construction of the Battery Electric Locomotive prototype by early 2027. Aurizon will continue to engage with government and regulators regarding policy and advocacy to promote fair and equitable treatment of rail as a low carbon form of land-based freight transportation.
Aurizon will continue to explore and engage opportunities via partnership agreements to support future Safeguard compliance obligations. The company will continue to source renewable electricity from large-scale projects under its ESA with CleanCo Queensland. Aurizon will continue to monitor and report on its emissions metrics and progress towards its 2050 emissions reduction targets.
Aurizon will continue to implement initiatives to lower carbon emissions and strengthen the resilience of operations to climate-related risks. The company will continue to work closely with key suppliers to assess, mature, and manage supply chain resilience.
These actions and commitments are part of Aurizon’s broader strategy to address climate-related risks and opportunities, as outlined in its Sustainability Report.