KCS Recognized for Environmental Leadership
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive EditorKansas City Southern (KCS) has earned an A- rating for climate change disclosure from global environmental non-profit CDP.
This is an improvement from KCS’s 2020 score, moving it to the “Leadership Level” of participating companies, the Class I railroad reported on Dec. 13.
CDP is an internationally recognized organization that runs a global environmental disclosure platform assessing companies on their actions to cut emissions and to mitigate climate change risks, and on transparency. It scored 11,759 worldwide companies this year; scores are based on data reported through CDP’s questionnaire.
KCS in May committed to a science-based carbon emissions reduction target, which was approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The Class I railroad noted that its “ongoing commitment to the environment is reflected in the company’s SBTi-approved target, CDP disclosure score, annual sustainability report [released in May] and conservation activities including the Monarch Mariposa project.”
“Fighting the climate crisis is one of today’s most critical challenges,” KCS Vice President Health, Safety and Environmental Kayden Howard said. “At KCS, through smart, targeted investments; technological enhancements; and streamlined operations, we have improved fuel efficiency at a rate that outpaces our emissions reduction goals. We’re incredibly proud to be recognized by the CDP for our environmental leadership and transparency, and we will continue to explore innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint, for the good of our business, our people and our planet.”
CDP also recently ranked Canadian Pacific, CN, CSX and Norfolk Southern.
