According to CN, the Class I “continues to progress towards its sustainability goals and to communicate its progress with focus, clarity and comparability” as highlighted in the report (download below).
Key highlights from the 2024 report include:
- “Climate: CN reduced its total absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 4% from 2023. So far, CN has made a 27% progress towards its 2030 science-based target for Scope 1 and 2.
- “Safety: Operational safety improved, with a near 8% reduction in the accident rate from 2023. However, the personal injury frequency rate increased by 8% from 2023, highlighting areas for continued focus.
- “Indigenous Reconciliation: CN launched its inaugural Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), outlining 16 measurable commitments for advancing reconciliation over the next three years, in Canada.
- “Economic Impact: Operating across Canada and the United States with approximately 25,000 employees, CN distributed over $15 billion in direct economic value. In 2024, CN’s capital investments were approximately $3.5 billion.”
“At CN, sustainability isn’t a separate track—it’s part of how we run the railroad. From reducing emissions to investing in innovation, we’re taking clear, measurable steps that matter. Our progress is driven by the dedication of our railroaders and our ongoing commitment to delivering for our customers, communities, and future generations,” said CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson.
Additionally, in recognition of its sustainability efforts, CN was named to the Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens list for the seventeenth year in a row.
The 50 Best Corporate Citizens list is an annual ranking of corporate sustainability performance for Canadian businesses. To determine the ranking, Corporate Knights analyzed 344 large Canadian organizations against Canadian and global industry peers on a suite of 25 quantitative key performance indicators covering resource management, employee management, financial management, sustainable revenue, and sustainable investment and supplier performance.
More information is available here.
