- Over the past 20 years, CN has reduced its locomotive emission intensity by 39 per cent while achieving record growth in the volume of freight it moves.
- CN continues to lead the North American rail industry in fuel efficiency, consuming 15 per cent less fuel per gross ton mile compared to the industry average.
- Continuing to reinforce safety as a core value, in 2016 CN continued its roll out of Looking Out for Each Other, a peer-to-peer program promoting a safety mindset that focuses on reinforcing safe behaviours and strengthening safety culture.
- In 2016, CN continued to work closely with emergency responders and participated in more than 400 TRANSCAER® events, bringing critical training to over 8,400 participants.
- Since 2012, through the company's EcoConnexions programs, more than 1.6 million trees have been planted, making CN the leading private non-forestry company tree planter in Canada.
- In 2017, CN became a member of the Canadian Chapter of the 30% Club reflecting the Board of Directors commitment to diversity.
- Over the past year, CN implemented innovative diversity initiatives, including partnering with Unifor and the Government of Canada to establish a bursary program for Indigenous post-secondary students across Canada.
CN releases sustainability report highlighting its commitment to delivering responsibly
posted by AJOT | Oct 27 2017 at 08:59 AM | Intermodal
MONTREAL - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) issued its sixth sustainability report, Delivering Responsibly, outlining the company's programs and achievements in safety, corporate governance, community involvement, human resources and environmental sustainability.
"At CN, running a safe and sustainable railroad is at the core of our business culture," said Luc Jobin, CN president and chief executive officer. "It touches every aspect of what we do enabling us to help build a strong future for our customers, employees and the communities in which we operate."
Key accomplishments outlined in the report include: