Norfolk Southern, CSX Touts Sustainability Progress

A recent report from CSX and Norfolk Southern details their efforts to reach various sustainability goals. Here’s what they said:

Norfolk Southern makes a difference in GHG emissions reduction and recycling

NS (NYSE: NSC) is making progress toward reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. 2022 Sustainability ReportNow let’s talk about the company’s activities in 2021. The rail company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 42% by 2034.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Scope 1 emissions come from sources controlled or owned by the organization, such as locomotive fuel combustion, whereas Scope 2 emissions are indirect and occur at the organization’s facilities. They relate to electricity purchases and emissions related to heating and cooling.

Actions taken by NS to reduce emissions include:

Modernization Since 2016, we have over 100 locomotives each year. NS aims to modernize 950 locomotives by 2025.
93% of the locomotives in service, or 1,550 road locomotives, are equipped with energy management technology.
Added distributed power systems to over 120 locomotives. Distributed power means that the locomotives are located in the middle and end of the train, rather than just at the front. This reduces the physical force of the train. According to Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP).
Use data to identify and eliminate 2,000+ hours of idling per day. NS says this will save more than 2.6 million gallons of fuel annually.
Use biofuel blends to reduce carbon intensity.

NS also says its locomotives have improved fuel efficiency by 7% since 2019.

NS said it will divert more than half of its waste from landfills in 2021. More than 1.6 million gallons of used oil recovered. Tracked and managed his 4,500+ waste and recycling events from service providers. 100% of our replacement rails are recycled and 70% of our new NS rails are made from recycled materials. 100% recycled old cross ties and 100% steel.

Other sustainability-related initiatives for 2021 and 2022 are: Next-generation carbon calculator It helps users determine the carbon footprint of their cargo and is partnering with US Steel and rail car manufacturer Greenbrier (NYSE: GBX) to build more sustainable gondola rail cars.

NS operates 19,300 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia.

CSX: Reducing emissions through operational adjustments, technology and alternative power

CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) uses 2014 as its emissions baseline and says it has “worked aggressively” to reduce its GHG emission intensity by 37.3% by 2030. Sustainability report Released last month.

From 2014 to 2021, CSX reduced its emission intensity by 15.6%. This equates to 42% towards the 2030 target.

CSX improved fuel efficiency by 15.34% between 2014 and 2021. Other initiatives include evaluating new locomotive fuel-saving technologies and developing operational efficiencies, he said CSX. CSX is also testing hybrid locomotives, the use of biofuels such as B20, and the use of liquefied natural gas in its operations.

CSX is working on the concept of using compressed natural gas to power a generator, which in turn powers a locomotive. Meanwhile, the ‘Meet Pass Planner’ program aims to optimize train routing and performance while reducing train meet-and-pass delays and increasing train fluidity, he said.

The CSX has outlined five areas that detail emissions reduction and waste management goals.

The company is pursuing initiatives to reduce its GHG emission intensity by 37.3% through network and operational improvements and technology investments.

15.6% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions since 2014 through fuel efficiency improvements and pilot programs aimed at using alternative fuels and reducing fuel burn and overall emissions from locomotives achieved by engine enhancements for

Another goal is to increase CSX’s renewable energy use to 50% of its Scope 2 footprint through energy audits, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy consumption and partnerships. CSX has entered into community solar contracts, purchased renewable energy credits, and is seeking suitable power purchase agreements to promote sustainability.

To reduce hazardous waste from ongoing operations by 30% and reduce landfill waste to less than 10% by volume, CSX is reassessing its purchasing practices to identify waste that could be reused or recycled. Efforts are being made to identify the flow of

Last year’s initiatives towards this goal included efforts to recycle railway sleepers and conduct terminal cleanings throughout the year.

Another goal is to work with other supply chain partners to assess joint sustainability risks and opportunities.

CSX says its customers have saved 11 million tons of carbon emissions by using the rail company.

Last year also saw a number of new sustainability-related initiatives, such as the One-CSX culture initiative, which aims to highlight the unique value and role of each employee in achieving business goals, and our Supplier Engagement Program. rice field.

CSX operates approximately 19,500 miles of routes in 23 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. including the network of short-range operator Pan Am Systems, Get CSX Earlier this year, CSX’s network will expand to 21,000 route miles across 26 states.

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