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.
How does Illinois Central Corp.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Illinois Central Corp.'s score of 56 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,339,172,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 193,613,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,578,190,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Illinois Central Corp.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 15% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 31% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 20% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Illinois Central Corp. 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.