# Our sustainability strategy

> The UN Sustainable Development Goals are the world’s action plan to eradicate poverty, fight inequality, and stop climate change by 2030. At Ruter, we would like to show you how we work with sustainability – and what you contribute to when you travel with us.

Sustainable development means meeting the needs of people living today without destroying the possibilities for future generations.

The UN has defined 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which emphasize that everything is interconnected. Therefore, the goals look at climate and environment, economy and poverty, education and health together. The aim is that everyone should be included. No one should be left behind. And everyone must do their part.

At Ruter, we focus particularly on eight of the goals, where public transport can have a positive impact. We aim to deliver more than fine words, which is why we work to measure everything we do and publish the results.

[More about how we have worked with sustainability in our annual report](https://aarsrapport2023.ruter.no/baerekraft/)

## Eight selected goals

### Ensure good health and promote quality of life for all

### Decent work and economic growth

### Innovation and infrastructure

### Reduced inequality

### Sustainable cities and communities

### Responsible consumption and production

### Stop climate change

### Partnerships for the goals

## GRI reporting

A fundamental principle in sustainability work is to prioritize areas where the company has a significant impact on the economy, the environment, and people – and the ability to manage that impact.

In collaboration with owners, operators, employees and interest organizations, Ruter has identified 13 material topics for Ruter’s sustainability work. We use the international standard for sustainability reporting: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

## Emission-free operation

Our ambition is clear: we will make public transport so attractive that it becomes the first choice for even more people. At the same time, we are working towards zero emissions from operations.

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Last updated: 2026-10-15
Source: https://ruter.no/en/about-ruter/sustainability-work/strategy