Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. National Steel Car Limited
Public Profile
Rail Transport
CA
updated 2 months ago

National Steel Car Limited Sustainability Profile

Company website

National Steel Car Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is a leading manufacturer in the rail transportation industry. Founded in 1912, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the design and production of freight cars, boasting over a century of innovation and excellence. Specialising in the manufacturing of a diverse range of railcars, including tank cars, hopper cars, and intermodal cars, National Steel Car is renowned for its commitment to quality and engineering precision. The company’s unique approach combines advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship, ensuring that its products meet the highest industry standards. With a strong market position, National Steel Car has received numerous accolades, including ISO 9001:2015 certification, reflecting its dedication to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. As a key player in the North American rail industry, the company continues to drive advancements in railcar manufacturing, contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of freight transportation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does National Steel Car Limited'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.

8

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

National Steel Car Limited's score of 8 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

National Steel Car Limited's reported carbon emissions

National Steel Car Limited, headquartered in Canada, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary, it inherits its climate commitments and emissions data from its parent organization, which is not specified in the provided information. The company has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to participate in recognised climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Consequently, there are no documented commitments to reduce emissions or achieve net-zero targets at this time. In the context of the industry, National Steel Car Limited is expected to align with broader climate goals and initiatives, but specific details regarding their emissions or climate strategies remain unspecified.

How Carbon Intensive is National Steel Car Limited's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. National Steel Car Limited's primary industry is Rail Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is National Steel Car Limited's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 National Steel Car Limited is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

National Steel Car Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

National Steel Car Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Compare National Steel Car Limited's Emissions with Industry Peers

Andersons

US
•
Food products nec
Updated 5 days ago

Trinity Leasing, Inc.

US
Updated 12 days ago

American Railcar Leasing LLC

US
•
Railway transportation services
Updated 3 days ago

Trinity Industries Leasing Company, Inc.

US
•
Railway transportation services
Updated about 2 months ago

Greenbrier Companies

US
•
Railway transportation services
Updated 12 days ago

Trinity Industries

US
•
Other business services (74)
Updated about 14 hours ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251114.2
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
AWS Marketplace logo
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy