Union Pacific Corp
Union Pacific's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Union Pacific 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).
Union Pacific has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Union Pacific's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Union Pacific amounted to 9,372,324 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Union Pacific decreased by 0.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Union Pacific's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Union Pacific's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Union Pacific were 9,156,525 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Union Pacific reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Union Pacific's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Union Pacific's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.19%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Union Pacific's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Union Pacific reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 235,705 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 215,799 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Union Pacific reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Union Pacific's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 22.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Union Pacific's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 19.43% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Union Pacific use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Union Pacific reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Union Pacific's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Union Pacific's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Union Pacific reported 5,307,934 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Union Pacific includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Union Pacific's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Union Pacific's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Union Pacific reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,307,934 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 94.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.86% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Union Pacific reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Union Pacific's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Union Pacific's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Union Pacific 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Union Pacific disclose?
In 2023, Union Pacific reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Union Pacific's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Union Pacific's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,989,164 tCOâ‚‚e (56.32%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 823,752 tCOâ‚‚e (15.52%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 619,214 tCOâ‚‚e (11.67%)
Union Pacific's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Union Pacific's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Union Pacific reported a total carbon footprint of 14,680,258 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.11% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Union Pacific's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 62.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.16%.