- Expected challenges in meeting sustainability goals due to a precipitous decline in service in FY20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Softer recycling market making it challenging to find downstream supply chains for recycled materials
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 934.0K tons CO2e. 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
934.0K tons CO2e
2019
Waste
507 tons (Bear Car Shops)
2019
Energy Use
206.4M kWh
2019
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 934.0K tons CO2e |
| 2016-2017 | 990.0K MTCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 4% compared to FY18
- Reduced diesel fuel use by 2.8% compared to FY18
- Reduced energy use by 4.4% at 40 largest facilities
- Achieved 15% recycling rate (goal was 15%)
- Environmental audit score of 91.6 (goal was 86)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase recycling rate to 20% by 2020
📅 Medium-term
- Substantially decrease emissions within the next decade
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental StewardshipSafetyEmployee Well-beingCommunity InvestmentSupplier DiversityAccessibility