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Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is a prominent player in the North American rail industry. Formed through the merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern, CPKC operates across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, providing seamless transportation solutions that enhance trade and connectivity. Founded in 1881, CPKC has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of a transcontinental rail network. The company offers a range of services, including freight transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, distinguished by its commitment to safety and efficiency. CPKC's unique position as the first rail network connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico positions it as a vital link in North American commerce, making it a leader in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Canadian Pacific Kansas City's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rail Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Pacific Kansas City's score of 48 is higher than 98% 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 Pacific Kansas City's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,636,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from their operations. Additionally, Scope 2 emissions were about 64,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions, reached approximately 1,503,000,000 kg CO2e. CPKC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce their well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by 36.9% per gross ton-mile across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. The company also has a separate commitment to reduce emissions by 38.3% per revenue ton-mile by 2030, based on 2019 levels. These initiatives reflect CPKC's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the rail transportation sector.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,052,000,000
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Scope 2
50,000,000
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Scope 3
16,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Canadian Pacific Kansas City is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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