Kansas City Southern
Kansas City Southern (KCS) is a prominent North American transportation company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1887, KCS has established itself as a key player in the railway industry, primarily operating in the central and southern regions of the United States and extending into Mexico. The company focuses on freight transportation, offering a range of services that include intermodal, automotive, and bulk commodities. KCS is recognised for its unique cross-border capabilities, facilitating seamless trade between the U.S. and Mexico. With a strong market position, Kansas City Southern has achieved significant milestones, including its strategic mergers and expansions that enhance its operational efficiency. The company continues to innovate within the rail sector, making it a vital component of North America's logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
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Kansas City Southern's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Kansas City Southern (KCS) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,366,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 28,595,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 46,715,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data highlights the company's significant carbon footprint, particularly from direct operations (Scope 1). KCS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% per million gross ton-miles by 2034, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at approximately 1,397,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 1,297,462,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The commitment to reducing emissions intensity reflects KCS's proactive approach to sustainability within the rail transportation sector, which is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,374,392,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,811,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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