Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

DitchCarbon reports Scope 1 emissions of approximately 657,200 tCO2e and Scope 2 of approximately 73,600 tCO2e for the group in 2021 (the most recent year with granular figures available via third-party aggregation), sourced from National Express/Mobico's own disclosures. The 2022 Sustainability Report (mobicogroup.com) confirms Scope 1 and 2 reporting under GHG Protocol methodology with quarterly divisional tracking per TCFD requirements. A Sustainability Report 2023/24 was published November 2

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

The group completed a full baseline Scope 3 assessment in 2022 covering all relevant categories (per mobicogroup.com performance data page). Prior to 2022, Scope 3 included only business travel, waste, water, and certain upstream emissions. The 2023 SBTi submission included Scope 3 targets validated in January 2024, confirming Scope 3 is quantified. The KPIs page (mobicogroup.com/investors) states that total Scope 1, 2 and 3 absolute emissions increased 1.9% overall in 2024, with the majority at

Emissions Trajectory: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

The Mobico KPIs page states that Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions per million passenger kilometres fell 3.6% in 2024 — this is an intensity metric, not an absolute reduction. Crucially, the same page confirms that total Scope 1, 2 and 3 absolute emissions increased 1.9% overall on the prior year in 2024, driven primarily by Scope 3 Category 2 (Capital Goods) from new electric vehicles on balance sheet. The 2023 Sustainability Committee Report notes that traction carbon and total Scope 1 and 2 emis

Energy Source: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

The majority of Mobico's fleet (27,700 vehicles) is diesel-powered. The group is actively transitioning to ZEVs: UK Bus has 133+ new EVs in service in 2024, with Coventry depot targeting an entirely electric fleet by end 2025. A collaboration with SQE and Zenobē (February 2026) provides 47GWh of renewable energy management for 467 electric buses, described as renewable power, for the UK electric fleet. National Express West Midlands announced in 2023 that electricity to power electric vehicles w

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

No TNFD disclosure, no deforestation commitment, and no biodiversity policy was found in any publicly accessible Mobico Group web pages or documents reviewed. The sustainability strategy page (mobicogroup.com) focuses on modal shift and decarbonisation with no mention of biodiversity or nature. The primary nature impact of a bus and coach operator is land use from depots and noise/air quality effects — relatively limited compared to extractive or agricultural sectors. However, the group operates

Resource Use & Waste: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

The 2022 Sustainability Report and 2023/24 Sustainability Report reference waste and water within Scope 3 categories (pre-2022 Scope 3 included waste and water). Basic waste awareness is evidenced through sustainability reporting, but no circular economy programme, measurable circularity targets, or comprehensive materials stewardship programme was identified in publicly accessible sources. The primary resource consumption is diesel fuel and increasingly electricity, with vehicle manufacturing a

Water Impact: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

Water is included within the pre-2022 Scope 3 reporting categories, indicating basic awareness of water as a sustainability topic. No quantified water footprint, water reduction targets, water stewardship programme, or water discharge compliance reporting was identified in accessible public sources. Transport operations have moderate water use (vehicle washing, depot operations) but are not classified as water-intensive. No evidence of water pollution incidents was found. Score of 3 reflects tha

Targets & Commitments: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

Mobico Group submitted near-term carbon reduction targets to SBTi in 2023; validation was completed in January 2024. The validated near-term target is: reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2033 from a 2022 base year (mobicogroup.com/sustainability/sustainability-key-targets-and-metrics). A Scope 3 target was also submitted and validated. The group has a 2040 net-zero fleet target and a 2035 zero-emission coach fleet target. These are absolute targets, which is appropriate. The SBTi

Transparency & Accountability: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

Mobico Group publishes an annual sustainability report (most recent: Sustainability Report 2023/24, published November 2024). TCFD disclosure is confirmed and reviewed by the Sustainability Committee (Board-level). A Group Sustainability Director role exists, and a Global Sustainability Steering Group (GSSG) was established with the CFO and HR/Communications Director as executive sponsors. Sustainability metrics are embedded in bonus targets and employee objectives. SECR reporting is confirmed.

Controversies & Red Flags: How does National Express (Mobico Group) score?

No upheld regulatory actions, significant fines, greenwashing rulings (ASA, FTC, or equivalent), credible NGO reports, or documented environmental damage specific to National Express or Mobico Group were identified in searches covering 2022–2025. No InfluenceMap profile was found for Mobico Group, and no evidence of active climate policy lobbying or misaligned trade association memberships was identified. The group actively advocates for modal shift from cars to public transport, which is aligne

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National Express (Mobico Group) Sustainability Score: 38/100

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🚌 Shipping / LogisticsGBBelow expectations

~47,700 employees~£3.5B revenue731Kt CO₂e totalRanked #255 of 503Website ↗

National Express (Mobico Group) is a shipping / logistics company headquartered in GB with total reported emissions of 731Kt CO₂e per year. Based on our 10-question rubric, National Express (Mobico Group) scores 38/100 — rated as below expectations on sustainability for a company of its size and profile.

SINK Score Breakdown

How we calculated National Express (Mobico Group)'s score using our formula: (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale Penalty

Base Impact

Shipping / Logistics industry ceiling

Performance

45/100

10 questions scored below

Scale Penalty

0.95x

emissions volume multiplier

SINK Score

(0.3 × 30 + 0.7 × 45) × 0.95 = 38

Emissions Breakdown

Scope 1

657Kt

Direct emissions

Scope 2

74Kt

Energy (purchased)

Total

731Kt

CO₂e per year

10-Question Rubric Breakdown

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6/10

Carbon Footprint — Operations

4/10

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain

3/10

Emissions Trajectory

4/10

Energy Source

3/10

Nature & Biodiversity Impact

3/10

Resource Use & Waste

3/10

Water Impact

6/10

Targets & Commitments

6/10

Transparency & Accountability

Q10

7/10

Controversies & Red Flags

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