Environmental promises form basis for VR’s environmental activity

By the end of 2012 VR will:

1. Cut carbon dioxide emissions from rail traffic, by 50%.

2. Cut energy consumption by rail traffic, by 20% per passenger.

3. Improve tidiness in trains and attractiveness of station areas.

4. Ensure that no important incident or leakage occurs in transports of hazardous substances.

5. Reduce noise and vibration impacts, jointly with the Finnish Rail Administration.

6. Enhance the viability of transport chains and increase the share of combined transports.

7. Consider environmental impacts in purchases of materials and services.

8. Improve its waste management and recycling.

9. Upgrade the fuel distribution stores and fill-up points for its diesel engines and remove any underground fuel tanks.

10. Ensure that no harm occurs to the environment or human health in land owned by VR.

11. Train its personnel to adopt an environmentally responsible behaviour.

12. Commit itself to extensive and open discussion and communication concerning environmental issues.