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Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC

Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (commonly known as BNSF Railway) is a leading freight transportation company 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, providing extensive rail services. As a key player in the transportation industry, BNSF focuses on moving a diverse range of goods, including coal, agricultural products, and intermodal freight. The company is renowned for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation, utilising advanced technology to enhance its operations. With a strong market position, BNSF has consistently been recognised for its reliability and service excellence, making it a vital component of the North American supply chain.

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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

Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC's score of 24 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (BNSF Railway), headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, BNSF has committed to a significant reduction target. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including well-to-wheel locomotive emissions, by 30% by the year 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target encompasses biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. BNSF's commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action, as it is classified as consistent with reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company has not yet announced a net-zero target but is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions in the near term.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC'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. Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC is committed to some 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.

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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