Kansas City Southern
Kansas City Southern (KCS) is a prominent North American transportation company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1887, KCS has established itself as a key player in the railway industry, primarily operating in the central and southern regions of the United States and extending into Mexico. The company focuses on freight transportation, offering a range of services that include intermodal, automotive, and bulk commodities. KCS is recognised for its unique cross-border capabilities, facilitating seamless trade between the U.S. and Mexico. With a strong market position, Kansas City Southern has achieved significant milestones, including its strategic mergers and expansions that enhance its operational efficiency. The company continues to innovate within the rail sector, making it a vital component of North America's logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
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Kansas City Southern's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Kansas City Southern reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,414,478,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,339,169,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 28,595,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 46,715,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from business travel (about 29,252,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (approximately 12,630,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 4,833,000 kg CO2e). Kansas City Southern has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. For Scope 2 emissions, a similar target of reducing emissions to near zero by 2025 and a 30% reduction from 2020 levels by 2030 has been established. Furthermore, Kansas City Southern has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% per million gross ton-miles by 2034, using 2019 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to maintaining emissions reductions consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, Kansas City Southern's climate strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing carbon emissions within the rail transportation sector, with clear targets and a focus on significant reductions in the near term.
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| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 30,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 |
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