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Rail News Home Kansas City Southern 12/13/2021 Rail News: Kansas City Southern
Kansas City Southern's CDP climate change disclosure, submitted earlier this year, earned a score of A- for 2021, marking an improvement from the previous year’s score, the Class I announced today.The higher score moves KCS to the "Leadership Level" category of participating companies in the CDP disclosures, which are submitted by corporations around the globe to measure their actions to cut emissions and mitigate climate change risks. CDP is a not-for-profit organization that scores corporate and civic environmental impact disclosures.Earlier this year, KCS committed to a science-based carbon emissions reduction target, which was approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).KCS' ongoing commitment to the environment is reflected in the company’s SBTi-approved target, CDP disclosure score, annual sustainability report and conservation activities including the Monarch Mariposa project, KCS officials said in a press release."At KCS, through smart, targeted investments, technological enhancements and streamlined operations, we have improved fuel efficiency at a rate that outpaces our emissions reduction goals," said Kayden Howard, KCS vice president of health, safety and environmental. "We’re incredibly proud to be recognized by the CDP for our environmental leadership and transparency, and we will continue to explore innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint, for the good of our business, our people and our planet."

Rail News Home Canadian National Railway - CN 12/10/2021 Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN
CN has been recognized for leadership in corporate governance, ranking first in The Globe and Mail’s annual comprehensive assessment of 220 S&P/TSX Composite Index members.CN was given a score of 98 out of 100 points, CN officials said in a press release.Companies were ranked on 38 questions as well as sub-questions on many subjects including environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), sustainability, board composition, shareholding and compensation, shareholder rights and disclosure.Details of the ranking and methodology available are available here."I am proud that CN’s board has been recognized as a leader on corporate governance amongst its peers as the company continues to power sustainable growth for its customers, people, communities and shareholders. I would like to thank CN employees for their dedication to implementing our strategic plan and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance," said CN Chair Robert Pace.