FirstGroup plc, a leading private sector provider of public transport, has been recognised with a place in the 2022 Clean200 report, one of only six UK companies to be included.

FirstGroup is the only passenger transport operator based in Europe to be listed in this year's report, and has made the list for the third year in succession.

The annual Clean200 report is produced by sustainable business media group Corporate Knights in partnership with U.S. not-for-profit organisation, As You Sow. The report ranks the world's largest publicly listed companies by their total clean energy revenues from products and services that provide solutions for the planet and a cleaner future. Companies included on the list are involved in the provision of infrastructure and services needed to transition to a clean and green economy.

First Rail, the UK's largest rail operator, has either introduced or is in the process of introducing new electric and bi-mode trains across all six of their rail companies in the UK. The Group's GWR and TPE rail companies are trialling battery-charging technology, paving the way for battery-only trains to run in regular passenger service in the future. Meanwhile, First Bus has committed to no longer purchasing diesel buses after 2022, and achieving a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035. Recent initiatives include the introduction of the UK's only 100% solar powered park and ride in Leeds and the opening of the UK's largest electric vehicle charging hub in Glasgow, that will support the introduction of 150 new fully electric buses.

Commenting, FirstGroup Executive Chairman, David Martin said: 'FirstGroup is committed to accelerating the transition to a zero-carbon world to help address the challenges of climate change. We're pleased that our activities are recognised through our inclusion in this year's Clean200 list. As a leading provider of transport services, we have a key role to play in creating a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future. That's why we have committed to achieving a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035 and supporting the Government aim to remove all diesel-only trains from service by 2040.'

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