JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) has been recognized by USA Today as one of its America’s Climate Leaders for 2024. This marks the second consecutive year that CSX has been ranked among U.S. companies that have achieved significant reductions in emissions between 2020 and 2022.
“CSX is proud to be recognized by USA Today for our efforts to improve our carbon footprint through meaningful emissions reductions,” said Joe Hinrichs, president and CEO. “Rail is the most fuel-efficient mode of ground freight transportation, so we have a critical role to play in the nation’s climate strategy. CSX has aggressive emissions reduction goals, and thanks to the hard work and dedication of our ONE CSX team, we are proud to lead the effort within the railroad industry to achieve them.”
USA TODAY partnered with Statista, a global marketing and consumer data company, to create America’s Climate Leaders for 2024. Thousands of companies with 2022 revenues of $50 million or more were invited to participate, and 2,000 companies were recognized.
Statista evaluated companies based on their effectiveness in reducing core emissions intensity, defined as Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions related to revenue. CSX’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal is one of the most aggressive in the transportation industry, aiming to reduce GHG intensity by 37.3% by 2030, using a 2014 base year. The company is leveraging advanced locomotive technology, innovative operating practices and alternative fuels to get closer to this goal. CSX remains committed to working with customers, suppliers and communities to maintain and improve rail as the most sustainable form of surface transportation.
Being named a leader in emissions reduction by USA TODAY is the latest in a list of recognition CSX has earned for its sustainability programs and environmental performance. CSX was named to the Forbes Net Zero Leaders list of the top 100 sustainability-focused companies in 2023 and has been ranked on the Dow Jones North American Sustainability Index for 13 consecutive years based on sustainability performance and other factors.
For more information on America’s Climate Leadership Rankings, click here. To learn more about CSX’s sustainability initiatives, visit csx.com/esg.
About CSX
CSX is a premier transportation company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transfer services and solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agriculture and consumer goods. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a vital role in the economic and industrial development of the United States. The company’s network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, home to nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population, and links major population centers and rural areas with more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports.
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