Canadian National Railway Co

Common Name
Canadian National Railway
Country
Canada
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
Employees
24,911
Ticker
CNR
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Website
www.cn.ca
Description
The Canadian National Railway Company is a major freight railroad operation in North America, known for its extensive railway network spanning over 19,000 miles across Canada and the United States. As...

Canadian National Railway Energy Data Preview

In 2023, Canadian National Railway disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.

Canadian National Railway also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.

Additionally, Canadian National Railway also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.

Finally, Canadian National Railway also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Canadian National Railway's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.

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Total Energy Consumed
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Insights into Canadian National Railway's Energy Renewability

In 2023, Canadian National Railway consumed a total of 68.75 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 3.31% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 96.69% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.

Canadian National Railway's Energy Renewability Rate

3%

How much of Canadian National Railway's energy consumed is renewable?

In 2023, Canadian National Railway consumed a total of 68.75 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 3.31% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.

This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that Canadian National Railway has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.

Insights into Canadian National Railway's Energy Consumption & Production Mix

In 2023, Canadian National Railway disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it consumed. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Canadian National Railway's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.

Canadian National Railway's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies

Diesel, Gasoline(Petrol) and OtherOil Products(92.0%)

What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Canadian National Railway's energy consumption?

In 2023, Canadian National Railway's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from

  • Diesel, Gasoline (Petrol) and Other Oil Products (92.01%)
  • Natural Gas (3.27%)
  • Biodiesel and Biogas (2.64%)

How diverse is Canadian National Railway’s energy consumption mix?

In 2023, Canadian National Railway consumed energy from 5 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a highly concentrated energy mix, with Diesel, Gasoline (Petrol) and Other Oil Products alone accounting for 92.01% of total consumption.

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