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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Canadian National Railway's score of 67 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Canadian National Railway's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Canadian National Railway (CN) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,380,000,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 3. This figure represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, which totalled about 7,520,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. In 2023, CN's emissions included approximately 4,635,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,502,946,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. CN has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This commitment was formalised by signing the "Business Ambition for 1.5°C". Additionally, CN aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43% per million gross ton miles by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, CN has committed to a 40% reduction from fuel and energy-related activities and a 27.5% reduction in all other absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, also based on 2019 levels. These targets align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect CN's commitment to addressing climate change through measurable and science-based strategies. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, which are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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