CN Publishes Sustainability Report – The Canadian Business Journal

CN honors EcoConnexions partners promoting sustainable practices

MONTREAL, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the release of its Responsible Sustainability Report 2024marking the 10th edition of the Company's full disclosure of its sustainability performance. The report charts CN's progress and outlines actions taken to improve operational excellence by further linking sustainability to the core of its business strategy.

“Responsible performance is at the core of how CN operates and grows. This report underscores our commitment to delivering a safe and sustainable economy. I want to thank our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate for their continued cooperation as we work together to build a safer, stronger and more sustainable future.”
– Tracy Robinson, CN President and CEO

Key points from the 2024 Responsible Activity Report

• Wednesday: Achieved a 4% improvement in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity compared to 2023, and increased the use of renewable fuels to almost 10% of locomotive fuel. CN continued to make progress towards its science-based ambitions for 2030 and 2050.
• Safety: Recorded the second-best injury rate in CN history and reduced train accident rates by nearly 8% year over year, and implemented enhanced behavior-based safety training to identify and manage workplace safety risks for frontline managers.
• People: Provided more than 1 million hours of training, expanded accessibility capabilities at more than 30 Canadian sites and strengthened employee wellness programs.
• Community: Contributed approximately $20 million to community initiatives, handled over 56,000 public line inquiries, and trained 97% of CN's procurement and supply management team on sustainable purchasing.
• Control: Ranked #1 among 215 companies in the S&P/TSX Composite Index for Corporate Governance Practices, demonstrating CN's commitment to integrity and transparency.

As CN moves forward on its sustainability journey, the Company recognizes that collaboration is critical to success.

That's why CN is proud to recognize more than 30 customers, suppliers and supply chain partners through its EcoConnexions partner program for their leadership in sustainability. These organizations help make progress in the fight against climate change, reduce environmental impacts and promote responsible business practices. CN believes that collaboration across the value chain is essential to building a more sustainable future.

The 2025 EcoConnexions Partnership Program recipients, in alphabetical order, are:

About CN
CN supports the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured goods and finished products throughout North America each year for its customers. Through its nearly 20,000 miles of rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada's east and west coasts to the U.S. Midwest and U.S. Gulf Coast, promoting sustainable trade and prosperity for the communities in which it has operated since 1919.

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