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 18 is higher than 64% 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
In 2011, BNSF Railway reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,510,700,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 14,201,943,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 291,402,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, at about 17,355,000 kg CO2e. BNSF Railway has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target includes well-to-wheel locomotive emissions and accounts for biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company's commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is classified as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, BNSF Railway is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the rail transportation sector.
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Add to project| 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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