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 Benchmark
Canadian National Railway's score of 53 is higher than 85% 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 4,968,856,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 93,762,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,315,493,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, amounting to a combined total of about 7,377,111,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, with CN disclosing emissions across all three scopes. CN has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 43% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per million gross ton miles (GTM) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. Additionally, CN aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 40% per gross ton mile by 2030, and all other absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. The company has also committed to a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, again based on 2019 levels. These targets underscore CN's commitment to sustainability and its proactive stance in addressing climate change within the rail transportation sector.
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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.
