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Kansas City Southern (KCS), a prominent player in the other business services sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1887, KCS has established itself as a key provider of rail transportation services, primarily operating in the central and southern regions of the United States and extending into Mexico.
The company is renowned for its unique cross-border rail services, facilitating trade and commerce between the two nations. KCS's commitment to innovation and efficiency has positioned it as a leader in the industry, with notable achievements including its strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its operational capabilities. With a focus on delivering reliable and timely transportation solutions, Kansas City Southern continues to play a vital role in the logistics and supply chain landscape.
43
DitchCarbon score
+7 vs industry average
Kansas City Southern’s score of 43 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kansas City Southern's reported carbon emissions
Kansas City Southern reported total emissions of approximately 1.41 billion kg CO2e in 2021. This included about 1.34 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 28.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and 46.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Kansas City Southern has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Kansas City Southern's commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% per million gross ton-miles by 2034 from a 2019 base year. These targets are considered consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to well below 2°C.
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Kansas City Southern’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2034 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kansas City Southern’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2021, Kansas City Southern reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.41 billion kg CO2e. This figure represents the company's overall carbon footprint for that year. The breakdown includes about 1.34 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, roughly 28.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 46.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data provides a comprehensive view of the company's greenhouse gas impact during the reporting period.
Data year: 2021
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