Sustainability Tools and Resources

Rail is already the greenest form of transport. We are committed to achieving an even more sustainable future. Here’s the work we’re doing to accomplish this.

Submit sustainability data using the Reporting Tool. Existing account holders can access the tool here. Request an account via the Service Desk. 

A good practice guide to help operators integrate with other modes of transport and create seamless travel experiences for passengers.

Learn how to contribute to a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible railway with our concise 30-minute e-learning course.

Measure your progress against The Sustainable Rail Blueprint's zero waste flagship goal. These guidance documents give you a step-by-step plan to measure and track each strategic area.

A framework designed to help organisations gain a better understanding of how they perform on sustainable development, as well as plan for improvements and review progress.

This is an online tool developed specifically for the GB rail industry. The tool will enable the industry to monitor and measure the social value of its projects and day-to-day operations, and guide investment decisions.

Watch the video

Reduce the amount of embodied carbon in your rail projects using the Rail Carbon Tool. This helps you measure, manage and reduce the amount of carbon produced in rail projects and enables you to include different types of activities in what you measure.

Watch the video

A tool for those who manage stations to assess the maturity of how they manage accessibility and inclusion for passengers.

An online tool to view estimated rail-related emissions across the network.

A common framework (with an Excel-based tool) within which rail organisations can assess and put a social value on their activities.