Friday, June 14, 2024 Amtrak 2023 Sustainability Report highlights significant environmental progress, showcasing efforts to reduce GHG emissions. WASHINGTON – The latest Sustainability Report for fiscal year 2023 reveals Amtrak’s strides towards achieving Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. Throughout FY23, Amtrak substituted over a million gallons of traditional fossil fuels with renewable diesel, incorporated climate resilience and sustainability features in its capital projects, and completed designs for its inaugural clean energy production site.
“Passenger rail is widely recognized as one of the most sustainable modes of transportation, and we are taking steps to make rail even more attractive,” said Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner . “The emissions reductions already met, and climate goals set forth in the annual report underline our commitment to providing customers safe and reliable travel while further reducing our already-low carbon footprint.” Key points from Amtrak’s FY23 Sustainability Report reveal significant strides in environmental initiatives: With an ambitious goal to double its ridership to 66 million by 2040, Amtrak is actively working to attract more travelers away from cars and planes through its Climate Commitment strategies.
These efforts are aimed at enhancing sustainability and bolstering resilience, positioning Amtrak as a vital player in combating climate change. Further insights into the business and investment strategies to achie.
