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The Kansas City Southern Railway Company

The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, often referred to as KCS, is a prominent player in the North American transportation industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1887, KCS has built a robust network primarily serving the central and southern regions of the country, with significant operations in Mexico, enhancing cross-border trade. Specialising in freight transportation, KCS offers a diverse range of services, including intermodal, automotive, and bulk commodities. Its unique position as a key connector between the U.S. and Mexico sets it apart in the market. Over the years, KCS has achieved notable milestones, including its strategic mergers and expansions, solidifying its reputation as a reliable and efficient railway service provider. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, KCS continues to play a vital role in the logistics and transportation sectors.

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29

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

The Kansas City Southern Railway Company's score of 29 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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The Kansas City Southern Railway Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kansas City Southern

The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, the Kansas City Southern Railway Company is part of a broader corporate family that includes initiatives from its parent company. The emissions data and climate commitments may be inherited from Kansas City Southern, which operates at a cascade level of 1, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited provides additional context at a cascade level of 2. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges specific to the Kansas City Southern Railway Company. The absence of specific initiatives or targets suggests that the company may still be in the process of developing its climate strategy or aligning with broader corporate sustainability goals. In summary, while the Kansas City Southern Railway Company does not currently report specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that may influence its future climate commitments and performance.

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Scope 1
1,400,000,000
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Scope 2
40,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Kansas City Southern Railway Company's primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is medium 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 The Kansas City Southern Railway Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Kansas City Southern Railway Company 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
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