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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Industry Benchmark
Bnsf Railway's score of 24 is higher than 78% 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, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon emissions. As of the latest available data, BNSF reported total emissions of approximately 14,510,700,000 kg CO2e in 2011, with emissions distributed across Scope 1 (14,201,943,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (291,402,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (17,355,000 kg CO2e). The company is committed to cutting absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target reflects BNSF's dedication to enhancing sustainability within the rail industry and addressing climate change proactively. BNSF's emissions intensity has shown a gradual improvement over the years, with a reported emissions intensity of 0.0216 kg CO2e per thousand revenue ton miles in 2010, indicating a focus on operational efficiency alongside emissions reduction. Overall, BNSF Railway's climate commitments and reduction targets position it as a responsible player in the transportation sector, striving to mitigate its environmental impact while maintaining operational effectiveness.
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| 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.
