Moving towards a climate-friendly future together.

Many of us share the goal of achieving a climate-friendly future. But how can we get there? Mobility will play a key role in this, and sustainability is a top priority for SBB. 

Our daily commitment to environmentally compatible mobility.

As a railway, SBB is the most climate-friendly and energy-efficient mode of transport besides human-powered movement. But it’s not just the train itself that is sustainable. Explore this page to find out why SBB is a pioneer in social, economic and ecological sustainability and read exciting articles from SBB News.

  1. Climate-neutral SBB.

    SBB makes a significant contribution to climate protection in Switzerland and aims to be climate-neutral from 2030.

  2. Circular economy.

    SBB is taking a pioneering role in the circular economy, thereby supporting Switzerland's transformation to a sustainable society and economy.

  3. Sustainable energy.

    By 2030, SBB aims to save 850 gigawatt hours of electricity and reduce its carbon footprint from fossil fuels to zero.

  4. Nature conservation.

    The strips of nature along the side of transport infrastructure provide habitats for animals and plants. SBB is committed to protecting them.

Other SBB initiatives on sustainability and environmental protection.

Environmental protection

Facts & Figures.

What makes rail the most energy-efficient mode of transport?

  • SBB aims to be climate-neutral from 2030. To achieve its goal, SBB is significantly reducing its CO2 emissions by consistently reducing its energy consumption and using renewable energies.

  • Given that 90% of SBB’s energy at present comes from hydro power, travelling with SBB is an energy-efficient and climate-friendly way to get around.

  • By travelling by rail, Switzerland prevents around 5 million tonnes of CO2 from being emitted every year. That’s equivalent to 10% of Switzerland’s total emissions.

Sustainability commitment.

Find out more facts, goals and ambitions about SBB's commitment to sustainability here.

Find out more facts, goals and ambitions about SBB's commitment to sustainability here.

Our commitment to sustainability

Looking for something to read? Reports from SBB News.

Browse articles, portraits and stories about sustainability here. 

  1. Travel with a clear conscience with SBB.

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  2. From signaller’s house to holiday home.

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  3. Lake water generates heat in Zug.

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  4. Second lease of life for fire-fighting and rescue trains in Norway.

    For 24 years, the fire-fighting and rescue trains (LRZ 96) were used on the SBB network. Now the three trains are getting a new lease of life at Bane NOR.
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  5. From the reservoir to the catenary (in German).

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  6. A second lease of life for waste.

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