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Bnsf Railway

BNSF Railway, officially known as Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, is a leading freight transportation service provider headquartered in the United States. Established in 1996 through the merger of Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, BNSF operates across major regions, including the western and central United States, facilitating efficient logistics and supply chain solutions. As a key player in the rail industry, BNSF Railway offers a diverse range of services, including intermodal, coal, agricultural products, and industrial goods transportation. Its extensive network and commitment to innovation set it apart, ensuring reliable and sustainable freight movement. With a strong market position, BNSF has consistently been recognised for its operational excellence and safety standards, making it a vital component of the North American transportation landscape.

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26

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Bnsf Railway's score of 26 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bnsf Railway's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, BNSF Railway reported approximately 15,021,007,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects BNSF's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change. BNSF's emissions intensity, measured in relation to revenue, has shown a trend of improvement over the years, with a reported intensity of about 0.0000228 kg CO2e per USD in 2019. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Overall, BNSF Railway's climate commitments and reduction targets demonstrate a clear strategy to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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

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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 Bnsf Railway is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bnsf Railway 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.

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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