Stagecoach has again been recognised for its strong transparency on climate impact and sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), with the operator rated A- for climate change and B for water security.
CDP runs the world’s only independent disclosure system on climate impact transparency. The ratings for Stagecoach are maintained for a second consecutive year and based on data disclosed through CDP’s questionnaire. It is one of nearly 20,000 companies scored in 2025 and more than 22,100 that reported in the same year.
A rigorous and independent methodology is applied by CDP to evaluate disclosure quality, risk awareness, environmental management, and evidence of best practice. Ratings range from A to D-, reflecting the degree of ambition, target setting and action.
CDP is aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. It maintains the world’s largest repository of environmental data and its scoring system is widely used by investors and procurement teams seeking to accelerate progress towards a net-zero, sustainable and earth-positive global economy.
Speaking about the ratings, Stagecoach Group Head of Sustainability Greg Ritt says: “Disclosure through CDP is important to us for demonstrating consistency and commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) transparency.
“Maintaining our A- and B ratings over two consecutive years is a fantastic result, and reminds us that we are on the right path.
“We have just over 15% of our bus fleet transitioned to [electric] and are well positioned to reach our Science Based Target for 2032 and zero-emission fleet commitment in 2035. This cannot be done without collaboration, and we will continue to work with our suppliers to support them on their own ESG journeys.
“We will do this through actions like the Sustainable Suppliers Trading programme, which will be run again in 2026 with the United National Global Compact UK Network.”
CDP Chief Executive Sherry Madera adds: “A CDP score is a sign of commitment to high-quality data that enables companies to take earth-positive economic decisions that futureproof their operations, improving access to capital, competitiveness and compliance.
“Tackling environmental risks head-on will create a more resilient economy and increase companies’ ability to innovate and invest. We look forward to seeing all companies build on their accolade and turn their commitments into meaningful and effective action.”
Stagecoach notes how in 2025, 640 investors with US$127 trillion in assets asked CDP to collect data on environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities.
