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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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 (CNR) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,309,099,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 4,309,099,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 93,762,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 2,103,373,000 kg CO2e. CNR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 43% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per gross ton mile by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities per gross ton mile by the same year. CNR also commits to reducing all other absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 27.5% by 2030. Long-term, CNR aims for a significant reduction of 90% in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2019 as the baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect CNR's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
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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.
