2023 CDP RESPONSE
CN's approach to managing climate
change impacts

DELIVERING RESPONSIBLY
2022 Data Supplement

CORPORATE KNIGHTS
CN is proud to rank as one of Canada’s
Best 50 Corporate Citizens for
the 15th consecutive year

CDP CASE STUDY
CN’s commitment to
reducing its carbon footprint



DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY WORLD INDEX
DJSI Recognizes CN as a
Sustainability Leader

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Building for a Sustainable Future
Delivering Responsibly is at the heart of how CN is building for a sustainable future. It means moving customer goods safely and efficiently, being environmentally responsible, attracting and developing the best railroaders, helping build safer, stronger communities, while adhering to the highest ethical standards.We are raising our game to deliver for a sustainable future, to make a meaningful difference for our people, our customers and the many communities where we operate.

2020 Sustainability Report

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

2020 Data Supplement

DATA SUPPLEMENT 
GRI AND SASB INDEX

2023 CDP Climate Change Response

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CLIMATE DISCLOSURE
Our Sustainability Commitments
Delivering Responsibly is at the heart of how CN is building for a sustainable future. It means moving customer goods safely and efficiently, being environmentally responsible, attracting and developing the best railroaders, helping build safer, stronger communities, while adhering to the highest ethical standards.We are raising our game to deliver for a sustainable future, to make a meaningful difference for our people, our customers and the many communities where we operate.

Safety Safety 
Safety

Be the safest railroad in North America

Environment Environment
Environment

Conduct our operations with minimal environmental impact

PeoplePeople
People

Provide a safe, supportive and diverse work environment where our employees can grow

CommunityCommunity
Community

Build safer, stronger communities

GovernanceGovernance
Governance

Continuously improve our culture of integrity and ethical business
Delivering Goods Safely and Responsibly



KEY DOCUMENTS

download Community Report

download CDP 2023

download Task Force on Climate Disclosure

download GHG Emissions Assurance Statement

download Sustainability double materiality process and outcomes
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

download Data Supplement 2022 - GRI and SASB Index

download 2020 Sustainability Report

download Archives

GOVERNANCE
download Code of Business Conduct
Global Economy
Sustainability Stories
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DEC 14, 2022 CN Recognized for Its Leadership on Climate Change Actions Read More
DEC 12, 2022 DJSI Recognizes CN as a Sustainability Leader Read More
NOV 03, 2023 There’s No Place Like Dome! EcoChampions protect their team, our assets, and the environment Read More
SEP 14, 2022 CN Releases 2021 Sustainability Report Data Supplement Read More
NOV 08, 2022 CN Proudly Joins the United Nations Global Compact Read More
SEP 22, 2023 When It Rains, It… Cleans! EcoChampion team finds Earth-conscious solution to wash fleet vehicles Read More
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2020 Performance Snapshot
CN’s 2020 Delivering Responsibly report outlines our environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and our commitment to continue on this journey.



 
48 M

TONS OF CARBON AVOIDED THROUGH FUEL EFFICIENCY GAINS SINCE 1993

$1.6B

INVESTED TO SUPPORT OUR SAFETY AGENDA



 
~90%

WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILL AND SENT INSTEAD FOR REUSE OR RECYCLING
$11.7M

INVESTED IN COMMUNITIES IN SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS



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2.3M

TREES PLANTED ACROSS NORTH AMERICA


43%

WOMEN ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEEDING OUR COMMITMENT TO CATALYST ACCORD AND THE CANADIAN CHAPTER OF THE 30% CLUB
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