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Sustainability Tools and Resources

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Access information and tools that have been developed to enable our members and the rail industry to assess their sustainability activities and support them in formulating their own plans and measures.

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Sustainable Insights

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.
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Sustainable Insights Reporting Tool

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

A good practice guide to help operators integrate with other modes of transport and create seamless travel experiences for passengers.
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Realising Sustainable Rail e-learning: introductory course

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

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.
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Sustainability Maturity Tool

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.
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The Rail Social Value Tool

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.

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Rail Carbon Tool

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.

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Accessibility Maturity Assessment Tool

A tool for those who manage stations to assess the maturity of how they manage accessibility and inclusion for passengers.
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Rail Emissions and Air Quality Mapping

An online tool to view estimated rail-related emissions across the network.
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Air Quality Strategic Framework

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