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CSX Transportation, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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CSX Transportation, Inc., commonly referred to as CSX, is a leading North American transportation company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1827, CSX has established itself as a key player in the rail freight industry, primarily serving the eastern United States with a vast network of railroads and intermodal services. The company offers a diverse range of services, including bulk, intermodal, and merchandise freight transportation, distinguished by its commitment to safety and efficiency. CSX's innovative logistics solutions and extensive rail infrastructure position it as a vital link in the supply chain, facilitating the movement of goods across various sectors. With a strong market presence and a focus on sustainability, CSX continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable partner in the transportation industry.

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34

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

CSX Transportation, Inc.'s score of 34 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CSX Transportation, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from CSX Corporation

CSX Transportation, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of CSX Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, CSX Transportation, Inc. inherits reduction initiatives and targets from its parent company, CSX Corporation. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges available at this time. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction commitments suggests that CSX Transportation, Inc. is still in the process of establishing its own climate action framework. In the broader context of the transportation industry, companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints and aligning with global climate goals. CSX Transportation, Inc. may benefit from the initiatives and strategies implemented by CSX Corporation, which could include participation in frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Overall, while specific emissions data and reduction targets for CSX Transportation, Inc. are currently unavailable, the company's relationship with CSX Corporation may provide a pathway for future climate commitments and emissions reductions.

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Scope 1
5,268,905,000
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Scope 2
300,170,000
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Scope 3
177,381,000
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How Carbon Intensive is CSX Transportation, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CSX Transportation, Inc.'s primary industry is Rail Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is CSX Transportation, Inc.'s Location?

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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 CSX Transportation, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

CSX Transportation, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

CSX Transportation, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 32% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 3% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 652% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
652%
Capital Goods
652%
Business Travel
64%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
38%
Waste Generated in Operations
31%
Employee Commuting
29%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%

CSX Transportation, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

CSX Transportation, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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