Union Pacific Corp
Union Pacific Energy Data Preview
In 2023, Union Pacific disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Union Pacific disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
However, Union Pacific did not provide a breakdown of its energy sources or generation technologies, limiting visibility into its energy mix and the role of renewables versus fossil fuels.
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Insights into Union Pacific's Energy Renewability
In 2023, Union Pacific consumed a total of 136.24 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 3.74% 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 96.26% 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.
Union Pacific's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of Union Pacific's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, Union Pacific consumed a total of 136.24 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 3.74% 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 Union Pacific has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.
Are Union Pacific's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2018, Union Pacific's total energy consumption decreased by 16.55%, yet rose by 1.14% in 2023, pointing to a potential reversal in recent energy-saving progress.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Union Pacific's consumption increased by 436.61%, including a 34.25% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.
Overall, Union Pacific’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.
Union Pacific's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed