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Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway (CN) is a leading North American transportation and logistics company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1919, CN has established itself as a vital player in the rail industry, operating a vast network that spans Canada and parts of the United States. The company primarily focuses on freight transportation, offering services in intermodal, bulk commodities, and automotive sectors. CN's unique integrated supply chain solutions and commitment to sustainability set it apart in the competitive landscape. With a strong market position, CN has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for operational efficiency and safety. As a cornerstone of the Canadian economy, Canadian National Railway continues to drive innovation and growth in the transportation sector.

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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Canadian National Railway's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canadian National Railway's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Canadian National Railway (CNR) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,838,442,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 86,356,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,166,665,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 4,924,798,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 4,968,856,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 93,762,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions at 2,315,493,000 kg CO2e. CNR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 43% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per million gross ton miles (GTM) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, which includes a significant target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from 2019 levels. These targets align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect CNR's commitment to addressing climate change through measurable and science-based strategies. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating leadership in the rail transport sector's transition to a more sustainable future.

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193,613,000
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2,578,190,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canadian National Railway's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Canadian National Railway is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Canadian National Railway is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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