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updated 6 months ago

Illinois Central Corp.

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Illinois Central Corporation, commonly referred to as Illinois Central or ICC, is a prominent player in the transportation and logistics industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in the late 19th century, the company has established itself as a key provider of rail freight services, primarily operating in the Midwest and Southern regions of the US. Illinois Central is renowned for its extensive network, offering unique solutions in rail transportation, intermodal services, and logistics management. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic expansions and technological advancements that enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Illinois Central Corporation continues to be a vital contributor to the freight industry, recognised for its commitment to reliability and customer service excellence.

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61

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Illinois Central Corp.'s score of 61 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Illinois Central Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Canadian National Railway Company

Illinois Central Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Canadian National Railway Company, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a merged entity, Illinois Central Corp. aligns its climate initiatives with those of Canadian National Railway Company. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges available for Illinois Central Corp. at this time. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own climate strategy or reporting framework. In the broader context of the industry, companies like Illinois Central Corp. are increasingly expected to adopt science-based targets and participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to demonstrate their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As the transportation sector faces growing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, it is crucial for Illinois Central Corp. to develop and communicate its climate commitments effectively.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
5,339,172,000
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Scope 2
193,613,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,578,190,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Illinois Central Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Illinois Central Corp. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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