CN joins Climate A List

Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
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CN announced Oct. 28 that it has been awarded a position on the Climate A List by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies.

Thousands of companies submit annual climate disclosures to CDP for independent assessment against its scoring methodology. CN is among the 9% of corporations around the world participating in CDP’s climate change program to be awarded a position on the Climate A List.

One hundred and ninety-three companies appear on the A List in recognition of actions taken to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change in the past reporting year. The CDP data has been produced at the request of 827 investors with assets of US$100 trillion.

“We are pleased to be recognized by the CDP for the eighth straight year and proud of CN’s continued leadership on climate change action,” said CN President and CEO Luc Jobin. “Operating efficiently has been the hallmark of CN’s success, and in the past decade we’ve reduced our locomotive carbon emission intensity by 19% and remain approximately 15% more fuel efficient than the industry average. We believe that rail can be an integral part of the climate change solution, offering both environmental and economic advantages. Compared to other transportation modes, rail is the most fuel-efficient method of moving freight over land. On average, trains are approximately four times more fuel-efficient than trucks. To leverage these benefits, we work with many of our customers, providing them with a carbon calculator that allows them to determine their emissions savings by switching freight from truck to rail.”

The Climate A List was released in CDP’s Out of the Starting Blocks: Tracking Progress on Corporate Climate Action Report, which establishes the baseline for corporate climate action. Companies’ progress on reducing emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement will be tracked against this baseline in future annual reports.

CDP CEO Paul Simpson said: “We congratulate the 193 A List companies that are leading the charge toward our low carbon future. Companies are key actors in enabling the global economy to achieve its new climate goals, and the leadership of this group points the way for others to take bold action and capitalize on the many opportunities that await.”

 

 

 

 

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