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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.

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53

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Canadian Pacific Kansas City's score of 53 is higher than 96% 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 2,262,065,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 23,608,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Canada. Globally, their emissions were approximately 4,635,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 63,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Notably, CPKC has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for the year. CPKC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce their well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 36.9% per gross ton-mile by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, they have a specific commitment to reduce Scope 1 emissions intensity by 38.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating CPKC's commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint in the rail transportation sector.

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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. This request for Canadian Pacific Kansas City is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City 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.

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

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