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Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc.

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Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc., commonly referred to as Union Pacific, is a leading freight transportation provider headquartered in the United States. Established in 1862, the company has played a pivotal role in the expansion of the American West, operating across 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country. Union Pacific is primarily engaged in the rail transport industry, offering a diverse range of services including intermodal, bulk, and automotive transportation. Its extensive network and commitment to innovation set it apart from competitors, enabling efficient movement of goods across vast distances. With a strong market position, Union Pacific has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in technology and sustainability initiatives. The company remains a vital player in the logistics sector, continually enhancing its services to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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30

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc.'s score of 30 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,157,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 10,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes categories such as capital goods, purchased goods and services, and fuel and energy-related activities. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 10,900,000 kg CO2e. Union Pacific has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which assesses corporate emissions reduction targets in accordance with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The company is also committed to long-term net-zero targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a timeframe extending to 2050. In recent years, Union Pacific has demonstrated a commitment to reducing locomotive fuel consumption, achieving a reduction of 1.5% from 2018 to 2020. The emissions data reported by Union Pacific is cascaded from its parent company, Union Pacific Corporation, which also plays a role in the company's overall climate strategy. Overall, Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc. is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while adhering to industry standards and climate commitments.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
9,913,870,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
138,475,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc.'s primary industry is Railway transportation services, which is high 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. This request for Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Union Pacific Railroad Company Inc. is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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