In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 282,608a | 295,380a | 294,244a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 269,227a | 279,665a | 275,732a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 802a | 862a | 776a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 13,372a | 15,677a | 18,480a |
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In 2025, Canadian National Railway generated a total of 282,608metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 95.27% of Canadian National Railway's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.73% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Canadian National Railway reported a total waste generation of 282,608 metric tonnes, of which 95.27% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Canadian National Railway has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2022, Canadian National Railway's total waste generation increased by 6.42%, but declined by 4.32% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Canadian National Railway's waste recovery rate increased by 1.07%, while holding steady in 2025, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
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.
In 2025, Canadian National Railway generated a total of 282,608 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.28% 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.99.72% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Canadian National Railway's total waste generation rose by 6.42%, but dropped by 4.32% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, Canadian National Railway saw a long-term increase of 42.46% in hazardous waste share, but a 2.76% reduction in 2025, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.a
Overall, Canadian National Railway's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a
In 2025, Canadian National Railway reported that 802 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.28% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (98.88%) 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.a