Public Profile

Patriot Rail

Patriot Rail Corporation, commonly referred to as Patriot Rail, is a prominent player in the North American rail transportation industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across various regions, focusing on short line and regional railroads, rail-related services, and logistics solutions. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, Patriot Rail offers unique services that include railcar storage, transloading, and rail infrastructure development. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of multiple short line railroads, positioning itself as a leader in the sector. Known for its customer-centric approach, Patriot Rail continues to enhance its market presence while contributing to the growth of the rail industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Patriot Rail'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.

13

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Patriot Rail's score of 13 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Patriot Rail's reported carbon emissions

Patriot Rail Company LLC, headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target has been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In addition to its focus on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, Patriot Rail is committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. These initiatives reflect the company's dedication to sustainability within the rail transportation sector, contributing to broader climate action goals.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Patriot Rail's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium 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. Patriot Rail is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Patriot Rail is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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