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Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) is a leading North American transportation service provider, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1881, CP has played a pivotal role in shaping the railway industry, connecting major markets across Canada and the United States. Operating primarily in the freight sector, CP offers a diverse range of services, including bulk commodities, intermodal transport, and automotive shipping. Its extensive rail network spans key regions, facilitating efficient movement of goods and contributing to the economy. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, CP has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in technology and safety. As a prominent player in the railway industry, Canadian Pacific Railway Company continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and a focus on customer service.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Canadian Pacific Railway Company'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.

15

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 Railway Company's score of 15 is higher than 65% 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 Railway Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,951,200,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,952,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 39,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included business travel, employee commute, waste generated in operations, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, amounting to a total of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, CP has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2015, the company reported total emissions of about 3,146,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions over the subsequent years. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets available. CP's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change within the rail industry, although further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments would provide a clearer picture of its climate action plan.

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2015201620172018201920202021
Scope 1
3,094,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
52,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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 Railway Company'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 Railway Company is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company is not committed to any 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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