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Iron and Steel Production
US
updated 8 months ago

Union Tank Car Company

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Union Tank Car Company, often referred to as UTLX, is a leading provider of tank cars and related services, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1891, the company has built a strong reputation in the rail transportation industry, primarily serving the chemical, petroleum, and agricultural sectors. With a robust operational presence across North America, UTLX offers a diverse range of products, including tank car leasing, repair, and maintenance services. Their commitment to innovation and safety sets them apart, ensuring that their fleet meets the highest industry standards. Recognised for their market leadership, Union Tank Car Company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in tank car design and sustainability initiatives. Their dedication to quality and customer service has solidified their position as a trusted partner in the rail transport sector.

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13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Union Tank Car Company's score of 13 is lower than 52% 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 Tank Car Company's reported carbon emissions

Union Tank Car Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As of now, Union Tank Car Company has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given its affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway Inc., it is possible that Union Tank Car Company could align its climate commitments with broader initiatives from its parent company, which may include participation in frameworks such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Climate Action 100+. However, specific details regarding these initiatives or any cascading targets from Berkshire Hathaway Inc. have not been disclosed. In summary, while Union Tank Car Company is part of a larger corporate family that may have climate commitments, it currently lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Union Tank Car Company's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, 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 Tank Car Company is in US, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Union Tank Car 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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