- East Palestine derailment and its environmental and social impacts.
- Supply chain emissions (average company produces over 11 times more supply chain emissions than operational ones).
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Norfolk Southern Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 149.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 90.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.8M 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
4.1M tCO2e/year
2022
Waste
232.1K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
366 MWh/year
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). | 149.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 90.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.8M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 3.8M tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity since 2019 baseline.
- 30,000 MWh of electricity consumption offset by renewable energy in 2022.
- 22% reduction in overall water usage over the past two years.
- 8% improvement in waste diversion rate from 2021, avoiding over 139,000 tons of material in landfills.
- 100% of replaced rail recycled and 70% of rail purchased in 2022 made from recycled steel.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Publish Climate Transition Plan by end of 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase renewable energy utility usage to 30% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2034 (from 2019 baseline).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyEmployee Well-beingDiversity, Equity, & InclusionResponsible SourcingCommunity EngagementGovernance