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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Bnsf Railway's score of 13 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bnsf Railway's reported carbon emissions
BNSF Railway, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,510,700,000 kg CO2e in 2011, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 14,201,943,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 291,402,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 17,355,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In subsequent years, emissions fluctuated, with a notable total of about 15,621,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and approximately 15,021,007,000 kg CO2e in 2019, primarily from Scope 1 and 2 sources. Despite these figures, BNSF Railway has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for enhanced transparency regarding their climate strategies. As the railway industry faces increasing pressure to address climate change, BNSF's future commitments will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability goals.
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Get Started| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,201,943,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 291,402,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 17,355,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bnsf Railway is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
