Canadian National Railway Co
Canadian National Railway Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Canadian National Railway conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Canadian National Railway's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Canadian National Railway generated a total of 294,244 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 56.71% of Canadian National Railway's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 43.29% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Canadian National Railway's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Canadian National Railway's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Canadian National Railway reported a total waste generation of 294,244 metric tonnes, of which 56.71% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Canadian National Railway is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Canadian National Railway reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Canadian National Railway's total waste generation decreased by 15.68%, yet rose by 10.81% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Canadian National Railway's waste recovery rate declined by 2.7%, yet improved by 7.83% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Canadian National Railway’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Canadian National Railway’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Canadian National Railway’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Canadian National Railway generated a total of 294,244 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.26% of Canadian National Railway's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 99.74% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Canadian National Railway’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Canadian National Railway reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Canadian National Railway's total waste generation fell by 15.68%, but rose by 10.81% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Canadian National Railway's total output increased by 52.37%, including a further 32.39% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Canadian National Railway had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.
How does Canadian National Railway treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Canadian National Railway reported that 776 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.26% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (90.72%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Canadian National Railway has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.