G&W’s North American operations reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity by more than 6% in 2021.
Our Scope 1 emissions consist of all G&W’s direct GHG emissions, including mobile and stationary combustion sources such as locomotives, cars, trucks and equipment, as well as refrigerants. Our Scope 2 emissions included all of G&W’s purchased electricity.
G&W’s North American operations improved fuel efficiency predominantly by retiring older locomotives in favor of more fuel-efficient models. In 2021, we also continued to invest in carbon-reduction technologies such as Automatic Engine Start/Stop (AESS) systems and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). As of December 31, AESS and APU technology was installed on more than 25% of our locomotive fleet, and based on these installations, we expect to save more than 14,500 metric tons of CO₂e annually. We are continuing to upgrade additional locomotives with these fuel-saving technologies as part of our annual capital plans.
G&W’s Global Emission Intensity
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
| CO₂e | GTM (millions) | CO₂e/MGTM | % Change from 2020 | |
| 2021 | 666,404 | 32,954 | 20.22 | -3.30% |
| 2020 | 654,447 | 31,294 | 20.91 |
Locomotive Emissions
| CO₂e | GTM (millions) | CO₂e/MGTM | % Change from 2020 | |
| 2021 | 566,775 | 32,954 | 17.20 | -3.65% |
| 2020 | 558,603 | 31,294 | 17.85 |
G&W ESG Highlights
Customer Success Stories
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