Brazil’s Rail at COP30: Sustainable Transport & Net Zero Goals

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Introduction

In Belém, Brazil, the host city for COP30, rail is being highlighted as a key component in strategies to decarbonize transport. The event marks 70 years of presence in Brazil and underscores the importance of rail as a sustainable and inclusive mode of transport.

Investment in rail to reduce emissions and support economic growth

Transport is a key thematic focus of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference. The conference will emphasize rail’s contribution to sustainable development, cleaner air, economic growth, and enhanced connectivity worldwide. With transport responsible for approximately 25 per cent of global CO₂ emissions, a dedication to Net Zero mobility and the vital role of public transport has been reaffirmed.

Sustainable solutions for customers and passengers

Innovative, eco-designed solutions with minimised carbon impact are being developed, and public policy on sustainable development continues to be influenced.

Key CSR and sustainability objectives since COP29

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, significant progress has been made in net zero mobility, resource preservation, and responsible value chains. Passenger transport energy use fell by 25.7 per cent per passenger-km compared with 2014, and Scope 1 and 2 emissions dropped by 40 per cent compared with 2021. 100 per cent eco-design across new products has been achieved and 25.8 per cent recycled materials in rolling stock, with a 2030 target of 40 per cent extended to infrastructure. Supply chain emissions intensity reduced by 18 per cent over the last year, and circularity and environmental performance across product lifecycles improved.

70 years of presence in Brazil

COP30 coincides with seven decades of operations in Brazil. Support continues for urban mobility projects while promoting social progress, community engagement through a foundation, and environmental preservation via recyclability and circularity practices. Employing around 1,500 people in Brazil, rail systems have been delivered to major operators in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Fortaleza, and Recife, and supplied trains and systems to countries across Latin America and globally, including South Africa, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Romania, and Taiwan.

Sponsoring the first-ever COP transport pavilion

COP30 features the inaugural Transport Pavilion, co-hosted by the Brazilian Ministries of Cities, Ports and Airports, and Transport, in partnership with Sistema Transporte and SLOCAT. The Pavilion highlights the importance of a just and sustainable climate transition for transport, providing a forum for governments, civil society, and private sector participants. An event on rail and active mobility as critical components of transport decarbonisation will be hosted on 15 November.

Conclusion

The interventions at COP30 aim to reinforce rail as a backbone for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient transport systems worldwide, supporting global climate goals and accelerating the transition to Net Zero mobility.

Company Summary

SLOCAT: Co-hosts the Transport Pavilion at COP30.

Sistema Transporte: Co-hosts the Transport Pavilion at COP30.

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