CSR, a force for resilience
Climate change is directly affecting our infrastructure and operations. As a responsible Group, we are taking action across all our activities through our corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to ensure their long-term resilience.
Taking concrete action
Within our Group, CSR translates into concrete action to build a sustainable future. For us, developing a corporate social responsibility strategy goes beyond regulatory compliance. It’s a long-term commitment.
Across SNCF Group, our CSR strategy serves as a force for resilience. It helps us anticipate major climate risks, reduce our vulnerabilities and ensure the continuity of our public service as society experiences profound changes.
Protecting our infrastructure and passengers
The heat waves of summer 2026 once again highlighted the importance of adapting to climate change. Climate adaptation is at the heart of our strategy, covering our infrastructure, rolling stock, equipment, buildings and working practices.
In practical terms, this means investing in:
- network upgrades
- more resilient materials
- better temperature control
- better weather monitoring and forecasting
- preparing our teams to respond effectively to crises
Protecting our operations
As France’s largest consumer of electricity, SNCF Group is committed to improving energy efficiency, decarbonizing its activities and conserving resources.
This commitment translates into a range of initiatives, including:
- reducing energy consumption
- expanding the use of renewable energy
- reducing the use of virgin raw materials
- promoting the circular economy
- securing our energy supply
- protecting biodiversity
Safeguarding the social fabric and community life of France’s regions
SNCF Group operates across all France’s regions, including the most rural. Through its CSR strategy, it helps reduce regional disparities, foster inclusion and support local economic development.
We believe it is our responsibility to:
- support local economic activity
- strengthen accessibility and inclusion
- promote gender equality
- advance responsible procurement
- improve access to mobility for all
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