Reading guide

The NS Annual Report consists of a management report and the financial statements. Among other things, the management report includes the foreword and a chapter on NS and COVID-19, and the sections Trends, developments and strategy, Our activities and performance in the Netherlands, Our activities and performance abroad, and Our impact. In addition, you will find information about NS Group, including the Report by the Supervisory Board, Risk management, and Dialogue with our stakeholders.

Sustainable mobility

Based on five themes, NS demonstrates how it contributes to sustainable mobility in the Netherlands. If applicable, there is a little icon at the beginning of each chapter showing the theme to which the performance has contributed.

	Topic	Explanation
	Sustainable mobility	The result of the following sustainable pillars
	Zero-emission enterprise	Energy consumption for facilities and traction zero-emission in 2040.
	Circular enterprise	By 2030, we will have achieved circular procurement, maximised material (re)use and eliminated waste from offices, workplaces and trains.
	Green enterprise	In 2050, NS will contribute positively to biodiversity, health, climate change and adaptation.
	For everyone	NS will have a suitable range of accessible chain services by 2040, and a fully accessible train journey by 2045.
	By everyone	NS is and remains a reflection of Dutch society.