Driven by the goal of net-zero carbon emissions, Taiwan Railway Administration actively promotes carbon footprint assessment and information disclosure as an important step in sustainable transformation. After review and approval by the Ministry of the Environment, TRA officially obtained the right to use the passenger transport service carbon footprint label, becoming the first traditional railway transport service operator in Taiwan to obtain the carbon footprint label and setting a benchmark for green transport services in Taiwan.
Taiwan Railway Co., Ltd. (TRC), formerly known as the Taiwan Railway Administration under the Ministry of Transportation, was established in 1887 and has a history spanning over 137 years. On January 1, 2024, it was restructured into Taiwan Railway Co., Ltd.Taiwan Railway Co. shoulders the core mission of passenger and freight transportation for the entire Taiwan railway system, covering vehicle operation, infrastructure maintenance, station management, and customer service. It also cooperates with the government in continuously promoting railway modernization projects, making it a crucial transportation infrastructure in Taiwan.
Faced with the global trend toward net-zero emissions by 2050, the entire social environment and industrial development are undergoing structural changes. Driven by net-zero carbon emissions, Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) is actively promoting carbon footprint assessment and information disclosure as an important step in sustainable transformation.Through the promotion of the "2025-2026 Carbon Footprint Assessment and Carbon Reduction Plan for Stations and Passenger Transport Vehicles," and with the completion of carbon footprint verification for the "Tze-Chiang," "Chu-Kuang," and"Local/Local Express" train types. After review and approval by the Ministry of the Environment, Taiwan Railways officially obtained the right to use the passenger transport service carbon footprint label, becoming the first traditional railway transport service operator in Taiwan to obtain the carbon footprint label and setting a benchmark for green transport services in Taiwan.
At the carbon footprint label unveiling ceremony,During this promotion process, AFNOR Certification followed international standards to conduct carbon footprint audits and data verification for Taiwan Railways' Tze-Chiang, Chu-Kuang, and local/local express passenger transport services to ensure data accuracy and compliance. According to the audit results,the Tze-Chiang Express generates 36 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per passenger-kilometer, the Chu-Kuang Express generates 50 grams of CO2e, and the local/local express trains generate 55 grams of CO2e.
Taiwan Railway Administration stated that it will continue to promote system-wide carbon management based on this verification data, and will work towards the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through measures such as vehicle replacement, energy efficiency improvements, and smart railways.The successful collaboration between Taiwan Railways and FSC not only demonstrates Taiwan Railways' firm commitment to sustainable operations, but also highlights FSC's professional capabilities in the field of carbon management verification. Both parties will continue to work together to realize the vision of a low-carbon society and sustainable development in Taiwan.
