With transport accounting for over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in France, expanding rail freight is one of the most effective ways to decarbonize supply chains.

SNCF subsidiary Rail Logistics Europe emits just 9 g of CO₂e per tonne-kilometer transported—11 times less than road haulage— making it a crucial player in the low-carbon transition.

In 2025, RLE’s rail operations avoided 2.4 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions compared with equivalent road transport solutions.

The company also confirmed its alignment with European climate objectives: 66% of its revenue is now eligible under the European Green Taxonomy, the classification system designed to channel investment toward sustainable activities.

These results fully support SNCF Group’s decarbonization strategy, which is aligned with international commitments. They reflect efforts to consume less energy, use it more efficiently and shift to cleaner options. 

Rail Logistics Europe’s CSR strategy is aligned with SNCF Group’s broader roadmap and structured around four key priorities:

• Expand rail freight to decarbonize supply chains
• Reduce the environmental footprint of operations
• Foster diversity, inclusion and employee engagement
• Build trusted, long-term partnerships

These commitments are being rolled out in all RLE Group entities—Hexafret, Captrain, Technis, Forwardis, Naviland Cargo and VIIA—in all 13 European countries where the Group operates.

• Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions fell by nearly 30% between 2022 and 2025
• 81% of all transport is now powered by electric traction
• Innovative solutions are accelerating this momentum, from eco-driving and bi-mode locomotives, to biofuel alternatives and renewable electricity sourcing.

Together these advances let the Group offer customers increasingly sustainable logistics solutions. 

RLE places people at the centre of its strategy. How? By attracting, developing and retaining top talent. By strengthening workplace safety. And by promoting a shared culture built around common values: Committed together: We Care, We Connect, We Deliver.

Equally important is a structured approach to responsible business practices across all operations, including:

• Strong business ethics
• Fighting corruption in all its forms
• Respect for human rights
• Cybersecurity
• Duty of care
• Sustainable procurement

Through this approach, RLE aims to anticipate risks, ensure regulatory compliance and embed long-term sustainable performance across the business. With nearly 9,300 employees, RLE brings these commitments to life every day to deliver safer, more sustainable, and more efficient transport solutions.

As well as supporting its own workforce and community, RLE contributes to SNCF Group’s financial and operational resilience. In the long run, a more attractive rail freight sector will also have a wider economic impact, driving industrial activity, regional development and the independence of European supply chains.

Our aim is clear: make rail freight a cornerstone of Europe’s green transition by combining financial performance, social responsibility and environmental commitment.