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 established itself as a vital player in the rail industry, operating a vast network that spans Canada and parts of the United States. The company primarily focuses on freight transportation, offering services in intermodal, bulk commodities, and automotive sectors. 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 operational efficiency and safety. As a cornerstone of the Canadian economy, Canadian National Railway continues to drive innovation and growth in the transportation sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Canadian National Railway's score of 62 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 (CNR) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,062,617,000 kg CO2e, which includes 4,309,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 93,762,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,103,373,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. CNR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. To achieve this, CNR has established near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43% per gross ton mile by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy from its locomotive, truck, and vessel fleets by 40% per gross ton mile by 2030, while also targeting a 27.5% reduction in all other absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities. CNR's long-term goal includes a significant reduction of 90% in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2019 as the reference year. These targets encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that their strategies contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C.
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| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
