Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) is a leading North American transportation service provider, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1881, CP has played a pivotal role in shaping the railway industry, connecting major markets across Canada and the United States. Operating primarily in the freight sector, CP offers a diverse range of services, including bulk commodities, intermodal transport, and automotive shipping. Its extensive rail network spans key regions, facilitating efficient movement of goods and contributing to the economy. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, CP has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in technology and safety. As a prominent player in the railway industry, Canadian Pacific Railway Company continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and a focus on customer service.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company's score of 34 is higher than 86% 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 Pacific Railway Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Canadian Pacific Railway Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,952,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 39,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 1,386,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included 20,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 33,000,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 9,000,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 2,991,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company reported similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,988,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 43,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,695,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2020 to 2021. Despite these substantial emissions, Canadian Pacific Railway Company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As a major player in the railway sector, the company is positioned to adopt more aggressive strategies to mitigate its environmental impact and align with global climate goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,094,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 52,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company is not participating in any 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.
