BNSF Reduces Customers’ CO2 Emissions by More Than 21 Million Metric Tons in 2010
FORT WORTH, March 8, 2011 – Customers shipping on BNSF realize major fuel efficiency and emissions reductions by shipping via rail instead of by truck. In 2010, BNSF customers reduced emissions by more than 21 million metric tons of CO2, which is also equivalent to reducing the consumption and resultant emissions of more than 2 billion gallons of diesel fuel.
For the third year in a row, BNSF provided its intermodal, automotive, industrial products and agricultural products customers with customized letters that analyzed their total rail carbon footprint and savings compared to movements of those shipments via the highway.
Calculations are based on commodity type and weight, and distance traveled by rail. The calculation also considers the different fuel efficiencies of trailer, container or carload shipments. The calculation methodology was developed in consultation with Clear Carbon Consulting.
“Rail provides enormous value in reducing the country’s overall transportation emissions and carbon footprint,” said John Lanigan, BNSF executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “BNSF can move a ton of freight 500 miles on a single gallon of diesel fuel. That is at least three times more efficient than an all-truck option, which helps reduce our dependence on imported oil while also reducing traffic on our nation’s crowded highways.”
About BNSF
BNSF Railway is one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,000 route miles of track in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain, industrial goods and low-sulfur coal that help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. And we are working continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve.
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