Canadian National Railway Co
Canadian National Railway's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Canadian National Railway completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Canadian National Railway has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Canadian National Railway's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Canadian National Railway amounted to 4,924,798 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Canadian National Railway decreased by 2.72%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Canadian National Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Canadian National Railway's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Canadian National Railway were 4,838,442 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Canadian National Railway reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Canadian National Railway's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Canadian National Railway's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Canadian National Railway's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Canadian National Railway reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 86,356 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Canadian National Railway reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Canadian National Railway's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 47.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Canadian National Railway's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Canadian National Railway's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Canadian National Railway use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Canadian National Railway reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Canadian National Railway's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Canadian National Railway's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Canadian National Railway reported 2,166,665 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Canadian National Railway includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Canadian National Railway's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Canadian National Railway's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Canadian National Railway reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,166,665 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Canadian National Railway reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Canadian National Railway's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 22.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Canadian National Railway's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Canadian National Railway's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Insights into Canadian National Railway’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Canadian National Railway reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,838,442 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,850 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 408.31 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Canadian National Railway's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Canadian National Railway's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Canadian National Railway reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 408.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 22.53, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Canadian National Railway rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Canadian National Railway ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Canadian National Railway among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Canadian National Railway's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Canadian National Railway reported a total carbon footprint of 7,091,463 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.89% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Canadian National Railway's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 68.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 30.55%.a