- Slight increase in total absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions compared to 2022
- Slight increase in GHG emission intensity for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2022
- Slight increase in GHG emission intensity for Scope 3 for fuel- and energy-related activities compared to 2022
- Regulatory Uncertainty
Canadian National Railway Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-2023 reporting, Canadian National Railway Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.1M tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 5.0M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 93.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.3M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.1M tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 and 2)
2020-2023
Water Usage
1.9K million litres/year
2020-2023
Waste
294.2K tons/year
2020-2023
Energy Use
19.1M MWh/year
2020-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.0M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 93.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.3M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020-2023 | 5.1M tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 and 2) |
| 2017 | 5.7M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Diverted approximately 94% of waste from landfill
- Planted 113,000 trees in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission intensity by 43% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emission intensity for fuel- and energy-related activities by 40% by 2030
- Reduce all other absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities by 27.5% by 2030
- Reduce personal injury frequency rate by 55% by 2030
- Reduce accident rate by 45% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- 35% women in executive management positions by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyLabour RelationsIndigenous RelationsResponsible ProcurementDiversity, Equity, and InclusionBusiness ContinuityEthics and ComplianceCommunity DevelopmentEmployee Well-beingRegulatory UncertaintyCustomer Service and SatisfactionCybersecurityShareholder ReturnsSocio-Economic BenefitsWorkforce PlanningRail Network FluidityESG Integration