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Driving environmental excellence and beyond

Achieving Excellence in our environmental performance

In 2017, this goal was achieved through the enhancement and extension of our existing ISO/BS energy and environmental accreditations. Significant achievements were made by ALSA, with international certifications renewed in the EU eco-management and audit scheme (‘EMAS’). This is a premium management instrument to evaluate, report and improve environmental performance.

We also maintained the ISO 14064 standard, a GHG emissions integrated programme aimed at measuring, quantifying and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, along with both ISO 14001:2004 and 50001:2011 management standards.

Our operations in the US saw successes in the NSTA (National School Transportation Association) Green Fleet Certification programme. This is an environmental stewardship award recognising school bus operators for their efforts to reduce their fleet emissions by over 90%, and accelerate the adoption of newer engine and emission reduction technologies.

Endorsed by the USA Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus USA programme, Platinum and Gold certification levels were awarded to Durham School Services in Ottumwa, Iowa and Indianapolis, Indiana, and to Stock Transportation in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 

Carbon Saver Standard performance

Carbon Saver Certified Gold

During 2016 all of our UK divisions achieved the Carbon Saver Gold Standard for the third time. We achieved an increase of 15% in our performance score compared to the previous certification. This achievement is testament to our seven-year programme of reducing carbon emissions through a continued commitment in driving sustainability, cutting our energy costs and adopting carbon emissions reduction measures in both fleet and site operations.  The Carbon Saver Gold Standard is certified every two years.

Water disclosure

In 2017, we were awarded a performance band level C fro m the Global Water Disclosure Program. This was the first time the Group has reported to the Water Disclosure Progam, and is the only public transport company in CDP’s Industrial category. This programme requires us to identify our water risks and opportunities, providing greater transparency.

Measurement and transparency

For the second full year in 2017, National Express maintained high standards in data collection and target setting, with all divisions adopting a Group-wide web-based sustainability reporting system for our GHG accounting system.  Our carbon emissions data is assured each year to AA1000AS assurance, confirming the quality and coverage of our sustainability data and the robustness of our data collection systems.

We use the resulting data to guide our energy and fuel reduction activities. These are centred on:

  • behaviour change by drivers, resulting in improved miles per gallon figures
  • investment in Solar photovoltaics and smart metering technologies at our site locations
  • investment in new low carbon fleet, including hydrogen fuel-based vehicles, and retrofitting of new technologies to existing fleet to improve efficiency

We continue to develop our environment reporting processes across the Group, providing greater visibility and ownership. These have helped attain a number of environmental awards, and in achieving Carbon Reporting (CDP) and Commitment to Climate Change via Science Based Targets.

In 2016, for the third year running, we improved our ranking in the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). We achieved a Climate Change Performance Band level B, an improvement on last year (level C). This achievement signals we are a company that continues to embed climate change into our corporate business strategy.

Commitment to Climate Change Action via Science Based Targets

National Express group is committed to ongoing improvements in our efforts to reduce our environmental impact while providing vital low-carbon public transport solutions across Europe, North America and EMEA.

National Express Group

National Express Group is a leading public transport operator with bus, coach and rail services in the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, North America and the Middle East. Passengers made 882 million journeys on our services in 2017.

National Express Group PLC is a company registered in England and Wales, whose registered office is National Express House, Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth Birmingham, B5 6DD. Registered No: 2590560.

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