Canadian National Railway
Canadian National Railway (CN) is a leading North American transportation and logistics company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1919, CN has grown to become a vital player in the rail industry, operating an extensive network that spans Canada and parts of the United States. The company primarily focuses on freight transportation, offering services in intermodal, bulk commodities, and forest products, among others. CN's unique integrated supply chain solutions and commitment to sustainability set it apart in the competitive landscape. With a strong market position, CN has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its operational efficiency and safety standards. As a key player in the rail sector, Canadian National Railway continues to drive innovation and excellence in transportation logistics across North America.
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Canadian National Railway's score of 57 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Canadian National Railway's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Canadian National Railway (CN) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,309,099,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 93,762,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,103,373,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 5,063,261,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. CN has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43% per gross ton mile by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy from its locomotive, truck, and vessel fleets, also by 2030. For all other absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, CN aims for a 27.5% reduction by the same year. Looking towards the long term, CN has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a significant goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from 2019 levels by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect CN's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the transportation sector.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,339,172,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 193,613,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,578,190,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Canadian National Railway 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.
