Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is a prominent player in the railway transportation services industry, with its headquarters based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Formed through the merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern, CPKC operates across key regions in North America, providing vital freight transportation solutions. Since its establishment, the company has grown to become one of the largest and most integrated rail networks on the continent, offering a comprehensive range of rail freight services.
CPKC’s core offerings include bulk commodities, intermodal containers, and automotive shipments, distinguished by their extensive network and efficient logistics. The company’s strategic position in North America’s rail industry has earned it notable recognition for operational excellence and innovative service delivery. As a leader in railway transportation, Canadian Pacific Kansas City continues to shape the future of freight movement across North America.
+38 vs industry average
Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s score of 59 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Rail Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Rail Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City's reported carbon emissions
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), a railway transportation services company headquartered in Canada, is actively engaged in climate action. For the year 2025, CPKC reported total emissions of approximately 6.47 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 4.75 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and approximately 1.73 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
CPKC has set ambitious reduction targets. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2023 baseline by 2030. Additionally, CPKC is committed to reducing its well-to-wheel greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity for locomotive operations by 36.9% per gross ton-mile by 2030, using a 2020 base year. This intensity reduction target applies to Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
The company has also publicly stated its ambition to set a net-zero target, underscoring its commitment to combating climate change. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2023 baseline by 2030.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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