Engineering
8 years ago

Rail Travel Slashes Carbon Footprint, Boosts Sustainability for New Zealand

The Environmental Impact of Rail: Lessons from Kiwirail Carbon Footprints
Marta Karlik-Neale, Vanessa Browne, Paul Anderson

Paper Summary

Related papers

Theme background image
Energy
4 years ago

Reforming vehicle taxes can slash emissions and drive low carbon transport.

Rebound Effect
Fuel Estimation
Climate Policies
Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

Australia's Carbon Scheme Sparks Debate: Complementary Measures Crucial for Emissions Reduction

Climate Policies
1 view
Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

China's Carbon Market Revolutionizes Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

Climate Policies
Sustainable Development
Life Cycle Assessment

Rail transportation in New Zealand contributes to almost 20% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. KiwiRail has been working to reduce its carbon footprint since 2006 by measuring its environmental impact and finding ways to improve. By using carbon footprinting, KiwiRail has been able to show that rail is a more environmentally friendly option compared to other modes of transportation. The process of measuring greenhouse gas emissions has helped KiwiRail identify areas for improvement and set goals for reducing carbon intensity. Sharing environmental performance data within the industry can lead to collaborative efforts in developing solutions for carbon reduction.