CPKC believes the freight rail industry has an important role to play in the transition to a lower carbon future. Our goal is to be a leader in this transition.
As we build our business for the future, we are taking action to reduce our own GHG emissions by setting a science-based 2030 emissions reduction target and committing to develop a 1.5oC aligned target for our combined company, while supporting broader decarbonization efforts in the freight rail industry.
Operating sustainably is imperative to CPKC’s future growth and long-term success in connecting vital markets to the North American and global economies. Through a shared legacy of innovation, responsible business practices, and commitment to excellence, we are building a new future to create value for our stakeholders and a sustainable business for the long haul. CPKC is focused on integrating our related sustainability principles and practices into our business as we move forward to move goods and commodities that society relies on.
Monitoring and reporting our sustainability performance is an essential part of our culture of continuous improvement. Our approach to sustainability reporting is continually evolving to remain in step with leading disclosure frameworks and standards and the expectations of our stakeholders. Our sustainability reports are available to view online and as a PDF download.
CPKC’s latest sustainability data report contains environmental, social and governance data for the 2023 calendar year.
The 2023 GHG emissions assurance statement for CPKC is available as a PDF below.
Our 2024 CDP Response highlights the progress made on our approach to climate change in 2023.
“We are proud to have been recognized for our sustainability and climate action. This recognition is a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our 20,000 railroaders across Canada, the United States and Mexico in meeting our sustainability goals.”
– Glen Wilson, Assistant Vice President, Environmental Risk
Monitoring and reporting our sustainability performance is a critical part of our culture of continuous improvement. Our approach to sustainability reporting is continually evolving to remain in step with leading disclosure frameworks and standards and the expectations of our stakeholders.
Search our corporate sustainability reporting archive for sustainability disclosures.
Our hydrogen-powered line-haul locomotive is a leading innovation for decarbonizing the freight transportation sector. It is the first of its kind in North America and emits lower greenhouse emissions during its operation.
“Doing things the right way is never easy.”
“CPKC is an organization that gives an employee that potential to remain for the long haul, an entire career even, if he and she chooses. The work is challenging and the environment varies, so the business appeals to those who appreciate something new and different each day.”
Manager Operating Practices, Calgary, Alta., Canada
CPKC is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and a meaningful contributor to society. Whether it’s investing in our employees’ growth and development, driving business partnerships and supporting local economies, or enabling healthy lifestyle initiatives through our community investment programs, we recognize that our success is directly linked to building and maintaining relationships that generate benefits for our stakeholders and our business.
We work to earn and maintain the trust of local and Indigenous communities along our network, including through engagement about our projects and operations and our community investment programs. From our Every Child Matters locomotive to our Holiday Train program and more, we are proud to support the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North America.
Strong corporate governance and ethical business practices are at the core of everything we do and essential to maintaining the trust of our stakeholders. We cultivate a culture of integrity through a robust set of policies, operating standards and training that establishes expectations for ethical business conduct of all CPKC employees.
CPKC is proud to be the first freight company in North America to participate in the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices.
CPKC has prepared our 2024 Joint Forced Labour and Child Labour Report in accordance with the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Canada).
Contact our team to learn more about our sustainability-driven approach and initiatives.