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 score of 31 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Genesee And Wyoming's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 398,655,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 17,660,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 353,373,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 415,315,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in emissions compared to previous years, with total emissions in 2022 being approximately 425,798,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 37.5% absolute reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2035 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Genesee & Wyoming is committed to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 3 well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by 42% per million gross ton miles (MGTM) by the same year, which translates to a 37.5% absolute reduction. Furthermore, the company plans for 65% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Genesee & Wyoming's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the rail transportation sector.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 427,955,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,673,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 134,281,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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