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Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation (DM&E) is a prominent player in the North American rail industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1986, DM&E has carved out a significant niche in freight transportation, primarily serving the Midwest and Northern Plains regions. The company focuses on transporting coal, agricultural products, and other freight, utilising an extensive network that spans over 1,000 miles. DM&E is recognised for its commitment to safety and efficiency, which has solidified its reputation in the market. Notable achievements include strategic expansions and partnerships that have enhanced its operational capabilities. With a strong emphasis on customer service and reliability, Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation continues to be a vital link in the supply chain for various industries across its operational territories.

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46

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation's score of 46 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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Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, 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 Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As a part of its corporate family, Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation's climate initiatives and targets are cascaded from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited. However, there are no documented reduction targets or significant climate pledges reported at this time. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. In summary, while Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation is linked to broader climate commitments through its parent company, it currently lacks detailed emissions data and specific reduction targets.

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Scope 1
3,496
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Scope 2
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3.9
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How Carbon Intensive is Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation'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 Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 26% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
70%
Capital Goods
11%
Purchased Goods and Services
10%
Employee Commuting
5%
Business Travel
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation'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.

Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation 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
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