Travelling on an NS train is carbon neutral: since 2017, all our trains have been powered by 100% green electricity. We need to do more if we want to become a zero-emission enterprise by 2040.

NS aims for its operations to be entirely fossil-free by 2040. This means that by 2040 we will use green electricity at all times of the day and every day of the week for running our trains as well as for our buildings and offices.

NS is committed to green enterprise, focusing on what we refer to as the ‘Trias Natura’. This means that we protect, harness and enrich the natural environment.

For the CO2 calculations, we work according to the guidelines from the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the global standard for determining greenhouse gas emissions at a company level.

In spring 2024, NS rose from 12th to 4th in the list of 60 large and/or sustainable brands perceived as making a positive contribution to solving problems in society (source: Monitor Merk & Maatschappij, 2024, B-open, Marketresponse).

Every year, NS purchases goods and services for an average of 1.3 billion euros. In 2024, we had ties with over 3,000 suppliers in 26 countries. 80% of our total procurement is from 122 suppliers.

The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are 17 goals formulated by the United Nations to build a better world by 2030. NS contributes to these goals and has included them in its sustainability strategy.

The non-financial information in this annual report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards.