Kelsian, Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider, has set a target to reduce Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions intensity in its Australian public bus operations by 50% by 2035 relative to a 2022 baseline, and to achieve net zero Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions in its Australian public bus operations by 2050. The targets were established in alignment with the decarbonisation objectives of the Group’s Australian government clients and the anticipated transition of Australian public transport fleets to zero-emission buses.
Material actions and disclosures
In FY26, Kelsian reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions from Australian public bus operations at 215,014 tCO2-e, representing a 12% reduction in emissions intensity from the FY22 baseline. The company does not currently apply an internal carbon price in its decision-making processes and does not rely on carbon credits to achieve its emissions reduction targets.
The targets are expected to be achieved primarily through the progressive and full transition of the bus fleet to zero-emission buses and supporting depot infrastructure, consistent with government clients’ emissions reduction objectives. Progress towards the targets is monitored and reported through the Group’s governance and reporting processes.
Kelsian’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 inventory covers the company and its controlled entities, with emissions-producing activities across two Australian operating businesses, Transit Systems Group and SeaLink Marine & Tourism, and three international operating businesses.
Forward commitments
While Kelsian has not established a separate interim gross emissions reduction target associated with its 2050 net zero target beyond the 2035 emissions intensity target, the company continues to assess climate-related transition risks and opportunities using scenarios developed by the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).
The scenario analysis indicates that transition risk exposure across the Group remains low under both scenarios, primarily reflecting the contracted nature of its public transport operations, where government funding, mandates, and cost recovery mechanisms support fleet transition.
These actions and commitments are part of Kelsian’s broader sustainability strategy, which is overseen by the Safety, Risk and Sustainability Committee and the Climate Change Steering Committee.