FirstGroup PLC 2021 SR
The report highlights FirstGroup's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and transitioning to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035. In the 2020/21 financial year, the company achieved a 40% reduction in gross carbon emissions and a 35% reduction in energy use, largely attributed to pandemic-related service reductions and fleet improvements. Key progress includes increasing renewable energy use to 22% and expanding the zero-emission fleet with new electric and hydrogen buses. The company also formally committed to setting science-based targets aligned with a 1.5°C warming limit and reported significant improvements in waste recycling rates.
Company: FirstGroup PLC
Sector: Transport & logistics
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2021
Type: SR
Pages: 22
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FirstGroup PLC
Environmental Performance Report
The report highlights FirstGroup's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and transitioning to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035. In the 2020/21 financial year, the company achieved a 40% reduction in gross carbon emissions and a 35% reduction in energy use, largely attributed to pandemic-related service reductions and fleet improvements. Key progress includes increasing renewable energy use to 22% and expanding the zero-emission fleet with new electric and hydrogen buses. The company also formally committed to setting science-based targets aligned with a 1.5°C warming limit and reported significant improvements in waste recycling rates.
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Document Details
Report Year
2021
Reporting Period
Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Fiscal Year
2021
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Materiality Assessment
Assurance
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Emissions
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Energy Consumption
Renewable Energy
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Net Zero Target