- Challenges recruiting and retaining employees in some areas.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 636.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 547.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 88.2K tCO2e; Scope 3: 142.1K tCO2e (UK/EU) and 377308 tCO2e (North America). 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
636.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Energy Use
6.0M GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 547.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 88.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 142.1K tCO2e (UK/EU) and 377308 tCO2e (North America) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by nearly 8% between 2021 and 2022.
- Added 99 fuel-efficient locomotives in service in 2022, with plans to add 193 more and retire 273 older models by 2024, resulting in an estimated annual savings of 30,000 metric tons of GHG emissions (CO2e).
- Estimated annual reductions of 3,400 metric tons of GHG emissions (CO2e) from AESS technology and 9,000 metric tons of GHG emissions (CO2e) from APUs.
- Freightliner, a G&W subsidiary, was the first freight-rail provider to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), achieving a 92% reduction in carbon emissions compared to diesel.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity by 42% by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Protecting our environmentBecoming the company of choice for our employeesKeeping our people, communities, and customers safeHelping our communities thriveBuilding trust through transparency