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 protection.

    SBB makes a significant contribution to climate protection in Switzerland.

  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. Biodiversity.

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

  5. Swisstainable.

    Swisstainable brings together sustainable businesses and organisations from the entire Swiss tourism sector. SBB is part of the Swisstainable sustainability programme and has been granted the highest classification of  ‘Level III – Leading’.

Other SBB initiatives on sustainability and environmental protection.

SBB’s climate targets have been validated by the Sience-based Targets Initiative (SBTi). This commits SBB to an ambitious reduction path for its greenhouse gas emissions and to contributing to the Paris Climate Agreement.

Environmental protection

Facts & Figures.

What makes rail the most climate-friendly mode of transport?

  • SBB wants to make its contribution to the Paris climate targets. 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.

  • Thanks to rail, around 5 million tonnes less CO2 are emitted in Switzerland, which corresponds 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 (in German).

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  2. SBB relies on recycling (in German).

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  3. Six tips for traveling with less CO2 emissions (in German).

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  4. From the reservoir to the catenary (in German).

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  5. E-car or train? (in German)

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  6. No barriers for the deaf (in German).

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