Genesee And Wyoming
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) is a prominent player in the North American and Australian rail transportation industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1899, G&W has grown to operate a diverse portfolio of short line and regional freight railroads, serving key markets across the US, Canada, and Australia. The company is renowned for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer service, offering unique rail services that include transportation of bulk commodities, intermodal freight, and industrial products. G&W's strategic acquisitions and operational excellence have solidified its position as a leader in the rail sector, making it a vital link in the supply chain for various industries. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Genesee & Wyoming continues to set benchmarks in the rail industry.
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Genesee And Wyoming's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 584,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 35,499,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 613,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 25,807,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 combined was reported at about 19,680 kg CO2e per million gross ton miles (MGTM) in 2023, down from approximately 20,600 kg CO2e per MGTM in 2022. Genesee & Wyoming has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 37.5% absolute reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2035 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 3 well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions per MGTM by 2035, which is also equivalent to a 37.5% absolute reduction. Furthermore, the company has committed that by 2027, 65% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Genesee & Wyoming's emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that they are independently reported.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 622,922,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,262,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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