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 58 is higher than 88% 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 2023, Canadian National Railway (CN) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,968,856,600 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 93,762,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,315,493,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 5,062,617,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 43% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per million gross ton miles (GTM) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, CN aims to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by the same year. Looking towards the long term, CN has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This commitment includes a significant target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from 2019 levels by 2050. These targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global efforts to limit warming to well below 2°C. Overall, CN's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the rail transport sector, aiming to significantly lower its environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 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 participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
