Environment

We are increasingly seeing the effect of climate change on the world around us and it is up to all of us to take action to reduce the impact we have on our environment.

At First Great Western, we are working hard to reduce our impact on the environment through our fuel efficiency, recycling and waste minimisation initiatives. Click on the link below to find out more.

You can make a big difference too - taking the train is a great way to start so click on the link below and look out for the 'small change, big difference' symbol to see how train travel can help reduce your carbon footprint.

Compare train and car journeys Learn more about climate change Calculate your carbon footprint Read our climate change strategy View our travel share video (Windows Media Player)
What we're doing to reduce our impact on the environment

We all have a responsibility, both at corporate level and as individuals, to reduce the effect we have on the environment around us.

FGW is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has recently implemented the following schemes:

What we're doing to reduce our impact

What we're doing to reduce our impact on the environment

Did you know that over 40% of the average person's carbon footprint comes from personal transport such as cars, motorbikes and flights?

So how can you reduce your carbon footprint? On a passenger kilometre basis, travelling by train is less carbon intensive than travelling by car.

How you can reduce your environmental impact

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