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OBB Rail Cargo Group is a global leader in sustainability
Top rating for OBB freight subsidiary in the industry ranking
Sustainable procurement and ethics are rated particularly highly
(Vienna, November 18, 2025) - The international EcoVadis rating confirms once again: The OBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is one of the worlds leading companies in terms of sustainability - and even at the absolute top in the railway industry. With the gold status, which RCG has received for the fifth time in a row, EcoVadis recognizes the comprehensive sustainability commitment of Europes leading rail logistics company. This means that the OBB Rail Cargo Group continues to be among the top five percent of all evaluated companies worldwide and ranks among the top one percent within the railway industry.
OBB Rail Cargo Group board member Clemens Forst is pleased about the award: The fact that we have achieved gold status for the fifth time and are among the top 1% in the rail industry shows that our sustainability measures are not just lip service. Because we clearly stand out on the market as a truly sustainable player and EcoVadis has confirmed this again. I therefore see the rating as a clear incentive to continue on our path consistently - with full transparency and responsibility.
Top rating in the areas of Sustainable Procurement and Ethics
The OBB Rail Cargo Group performed particularly well in the areas of ethics and sustainable procurement. In the area of sustainable procurement, RCG was able to improve from the top five percent to the top one percent - among other things, by introducing a new code of conduct for suppliers that sets clear standards on environmental and human rights issues. There has also been significant progress in the area of ethics: new whistleblowing software ensures more transparency and strengthens the protection of employees.
Targeted measures for the climate
In the area of environment, the TUV-tested environmental certificate for transport emissions information was highlighted: This certificate offers RCG customers transparent information on the CO2 emissions of their transport. Initiatives for diversity, equality and inclusion as well as the use of recycled materials underline RCGs holistic approach to sustainability. In addition, the Carbon Scorecard once again recognized its climate management with the second highest level of Advanced. One of the factors that contributed to this was the compensation of residual emissions from the storage locations in Vienna Freudenau and Lenzing. At the storage locations, direct emissions (such as the vehicle fleet) and indirect emissions (e.g. from purchased energy and operational waste) are recorded in order to continuously reduce them. Climate protection projects certified by Climate Partner receive financial support for the unavoidable residual emissions.
Rail Cargo Group: OBB freight transport
As the leading rail logistics provider in Europe, we shape the industry. 365 days a year - 24 hours a day. In Europe and as far as Asia. With our presence in 18 countries - 13 of which have our own traction - we connect people, companies and markets from the first to the last mile. Our 6,014 logistics professionals enable us to safely bring 418,114 trains to their destination every year or around 1,150 trains every day. Every year we transport 79.9 million net tons through efficient end-to-end logistics solutions.
