Building A Sustainable Future: CN Publishes Sustainability Report
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CN (TSX: CNR | NYSE: CNI) published its 2024 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report, the 10th annual disclosure on sustainability performance released Dec 2, 2025. Key highlights include a 4% improvement in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity versus 2023 and renewable fuel use reaching nearly 10% of locomotive fuel. Safety metrics improved with the second-best injury performance in company history and a ~8% reduction in train accident frequency year‑over‑year. The company delivered 1M+ training hours, contributed approximately $20M to community initiatives, and was ranked #1 for governance among 215 S&P/TSX Composite companies. CN also named >30 EcoConnexions partners across gold, silver, and bronze tiers.
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- Scope 1 and 2 GHG intensity improved by 4% year-over-year
- Renewable fuel use rose to nearly 10% of locomotive fuel
- Train accident frequency improved by ~8% year-over-year
- Recorded the second-best injury performance in company history
- Delivered more than 1 million employee training hours
- Contributed approximately $20 million to community initiatives
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CN Celebrates EcoConnexions Partners Advancing Sustainable Practices
MONTREAL, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the release of its 2024 Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report, marking the 10th edition of the Company’s comprehensive disclosure on its sustainability performance. The report reflects CN’s progress and outlines actions taken to strengthen operational excellence by further tying sustainability to the core of its business strategy.
“Delivering Responsibly is at the heart of how CN operates and grows. This report highlights our commitment to powering the economy safely and sustainably. I want to thank our employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate for their continued collaboration as we work together to build a safer, stronger, and more sustainable future.”
- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer at CN
Key highlights from the 2024 Delivering Responsibly Report
- Environment: Achieved a
4% improvement in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity compared to 2023 and increased renewable fuel use to nearly10% of locomotive fuel. CN maintained progress toward its science-based 2030 and 2050 ambitions. - Safety: Recorded the second-best injury performance in CN’s history and improved train accident frequency by nearly
8% year over year and deployed enhanced behaviour-based safety training to identify and control workplace safety risks for frontline supervisors. - People: Delivered more than 1 million hours of training, expanded accessibility upgrades across more than 30 facilities in Canada, and strengthened wellness programs for employees.
- Community: Contributed approximately
$20 million to community initiatives, managed more than 56,000 public line inquiries, and trained97% of CN’s Procurement and Supply Management team on sustainable procurement. - Governance: Ranked first among 215 companies on the S&P/TSX Composite Index for governance practices, reinforcing CN’s commitment to integrity and transparency.
As CN moves forward on its sustainability journey, the Company recognizes that collaboration is essential to success.
That’s why, CN is proud to recognize over 30 customers, suppliers, and supply chain partners through its EcoConnexions Partnership Program for their leadership in sustainability. These organizations are helping drive progress on climate action, reduce environmental impact, and promote responsible business practices. CN believes that collaboration across the value chain is essential to building a more sustainable future.
Our 2025 EcoConnexions Partnership Program recipients, in alphabetical order, are:
| Gold partners: | Silver partners: | Bronze partners: |
| Atlantic Container Line Bunge North America Dow Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) General Motors Ingredion Louisiana Pacific Nova Chemicals Oxy Chemical Corporation Ocean Network Express (ONE) Schneider Secure Shell Canada Siemens Mobility, Inc. Trinity Industries Volkswagen Group Canada VPC Group Inc. Wabtec WM West Fraser Timber Yang Ming ZIM Integrated Services | CF Industries Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. Gerdau Hamilton Port Authority Heidelberg Materials J.B. Hunt Kruger Products Inc. Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada) Inc. Stella-Jones Inc. Swire Shipping The Greenbrier Companies | Acklands- Grainger Inc. |
About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.
Contacts:
| Media | Investment Community |
| Ashley Michmowski | Stacy Alderson |
| Senior Manager | Assistant Vice-President |
| Media Relations | Investor Relations |
| (438) 596-4329 media@cn.ca | (514) 399-0052 investor.relations@cn.ca |
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