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The Texas Mexican Railway Company Sustainability Profile

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The Texas Mexican Railway Company, often referred to as Tex-Mex, is a prominent player in the North American rail industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1881, the company has a rich history of facilitating trade and transportation across key regions, particularly in Texas and Mexico. Specialising in freight transportation, Tex-Mex offers unique services that cater to the needs of various industries, including automotive, agriculture, and manufacturing. The company is recognised for its efficient cross-border logistics, making it a vital link in the supply chain between the U.S. and Mexico. With a commitment to safety and reliability, the Texas Mexican Railway Company has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider in the rail sector. Its strategic operations continue to enhance connectivity and support economic growth in the regions it serves.

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27

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 Texas Mexican Railway Company's score of 27 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

52%

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The Texas Mexican Railway Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kansas City Southern

The Texas Mexican Railway Company currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Kansas City Southern, which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments down to its subsidiaries. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been outlined for The Texas Mexican Railway Company itself. The emissions data and performance metrics are inherited from Kansas City Southern, which operates at a cascade level of 2. Additionally, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, at a cascade level of 3, provides further context for emissions reporting through the CDP initiative. As of now, The Texas Mexican Railway Company has not established its own reduction initiatives or targets, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,500,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
30,000,000
00,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is The Texas Mexican Railway Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Texas Mexican Railway Company's primary industry is Rail Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Texas Mexican Railway Company's Location?

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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 Texas Mexican Railway Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Texas Mexican Railway Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 32% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
44%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%

The Texas Mexican Railway Company'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.

The Texas Mexican Railway Company 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

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