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Genesee And Wyoming

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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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36

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Genesee And Wyoming's score of 36 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. This represents a decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 425,798,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 15,898,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 377,308,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. 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 GHG emissions by 42% per million gross ton miles (MGTM) by 2035, which translates to a 37.5% absolute reduction. Furthermore, the company has pledged 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. Overall, Genesee & Wyoming's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and engaging with suppliers to enhance sustainability across their operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Genesee And Wyoming's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Genesee And Wyoming is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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