Norfolk Southern Corporation: Environmental Performance

Stewardship of resources is central to Norfolk Southern’s business strategy.

Norfolk Southern is committed to sustainable operating practices that reduce costs and environmental impacts. The company’s efforts to improve locomotive fuel economy and energy efficiency, for example, are linked to lowering locomotive diesel fuel and electricity costs and reducing carbon emissions.

With tracks that connect businesses, communities, and people across 22 states, Norfolk Southern has strong ties to the land. NS is committed to reducing and mitigating its impacts on the planet in an approach that connects conservation and capitalism, from support of reforestation in the Mississippi Delta to the preservation of rare longleaf pine habitat and wetlands in the southeastern U.S.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Named by CDP as an S&P 500 marketplace leader in carbon disclosure
  • Received innovation and sustainability awards for helping a customer convert freight from highway to rail, reducing its supply-chain carbon emissions and transportation costs 

Learn more about Norfolk Southern’s commitment to sustainable business practices at nssustainability.com.

 

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Environment
‘Eco’ Locomotives, ‘Sleeper’ Plug-In Heaters, and ‘Slugs’ Add Up to Lower Emissions for Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern considers it a corporate responsibility to mitigate the environmental impacts of rail operations. Because the consumption of locomotive diesel fuel makes up about 90 percent of the company’s carbon emissions, NS has adopted strategic initiatives to reduce fuel use, which lower business costs and environmental impacts.
Research & Reports
In New Sustainability Report, Norfolk Southern Outlines “What Efficiency Looks Like”
Cleaner-running locomotives. Greater energy efficiency. Support for safer communities. Fewer workplace injuries. A more diverse workforce. Those are among key achievements highlighted in Norfolk Southern’s new online sustainability report, “What Efficiency Looks Like.”
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
Sustainable Freight Transportation
Intermodal freight – consumer goods that move in containers and trailers by more than one mode of transportation – has been one of Norfolk Southern’s fastest-growing market segments.
Environment
Connecting Customers and Communities with Green Transportation
Environment
The NS Green Machine: How Shippers Can Reduce Their Footprint
Environment
Conservation Capitalism: Mitigating Carbon Through Nature
Energy & Infrastructure
Controlling Energy Use at Norfolk Southern
Environment
NS: Exploring Fuel Alternatives
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
NS: Saving Fuel with LEADER
Volunteering & Community
NS: Giving Back and Going Green

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