RSSB partnered with Ricardo to develop a comprehensive set of metrics and indicators which will allow us to do just that. These goals are important for us to achieve a railway system that supports a thriving natural environment and uses water sustainably.

This report sets out best practices for measuring rail’s environmental impact and its water management.

These recommended metrics will play a crucial role in the Sustainability Insights platform. It is  designed to track and report the rail industry's progress toward its sustainability targets. The platform will facilitate consistent monitoring and performance reporting, supporting the industry's commitment to the goals, ambitions, and milestones set out in the Blueprint.

What’s next?

RSSB is engaging with the industry to understand how to make the best use of current data sources and support the industry in reporting against these metrics.