National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-2017, 2019)
Reporting Period: 2016-2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:990,000 MTCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:30,500 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Financial
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2.9% from FY2016 to FY2017.
- Reduced revenue locomotive diesel fuel by 1.6% in FY2017 compared to FY2016.
- Reduced electricity (non-propulsion) consumption by 2.4% in FY2017 compared to FY2016.
- Increased recycled industrial materials by 10.7% in FY2017 compared to FY2016.
- Removed all regulated underground storage tanks.
Social Achievements
- Achieved an all-time ridership record of 31.7 million trips.
- Reduced FRA reportable passenger incidents by 4.8% in FY2017 compared to FY2016.
- Reduced employee lost time injuries by 9% in FY2017 compared to FY2016.
- Completed 38 accessibility projects with a $43.8M investment in FY2017.
Governance Achievements
- Received an A- rating from CDP in 2016 and 2017 based on climate strategy, risks, opportunities, and GHG emissions reductions.
- Amtrak Headquarters achieved LEED Silver Certification.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 20% municipal waste diversion by 2020.
Environmental Challenges
- Municipal waste reduction remains a challenge.
- Maintaining high safety standards across a complex system.
- Securing dedicated, predictable funding for infrastructure projects.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a municipal waste reduction target of 10% diversion in two years, with a stretch goal of 20% by 2020.
- Implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) and Positive Train Control (PTC).
- Engaging with federal, state, and local governments to secure funding.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing from American suppliers; less than 1% of procurement dollars spent overseas.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Storm surges, precipitation, and sea level rise
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: LEED Silver Certification (Amtrak Headquarters)
Third-party Assurance: Self-declared in accordance with the core level of the GRI Standards
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Next-generation high-speed trainsets
- Fuel management and monitoring system
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes Magazine’s 2017 America’s Best Large Employers
- Military Friendly® Top 100 List
- EMAP accreditation
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:934,038 tons CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:206,395,397 kWh
Waste Generated:507 tons (Bear Car Shops)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Stewardship
- Safety
- Employee Well-being
- Community Investment
- Supplier Diversity
- Accessibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 4% compared to FY18
- Reduced diesel fuel use by 2.8% compared to FY18
- Reduced energy use by 4.4% at 40 largest facilities
- Achieved 15% recycling rate (goal was 15%)
- Environmental audit score of 91.6 (goal was 86)
Social Achievements
- Customer injury rate of 16.74 incidents per 100 million passenger miles (goal: 18.8)
- Employee injury rate of 3.41 incidents per 200,000 employee-hours (goal: 3.4)
- 14% of annual spend on diverse suppliers (goal: 10%)
- Completed 33 accessibility projects ($78M)
- Donated surplus food and supplies to shelters and hospitals
Governance Achievements
- Received a B rating from CDP for 2019
- Developed and implemented a climate resilience strategic plan
- Consistently identified and embedded climate considerations within governance structure, emissions target setting, risk evaluation, and strategic planning
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Substantially decrease emissions within the next decade
Short-term Goals:
- Increase recycling rate to 20% by 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Expected challenges in meeting sustainability goals due to a precipitous decline in service in FY20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Softer recycling market making it challenging to find downstream supply chains for recycled materials
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued advancing work in climate adaptation and resilience
- Employees at Bear Car Shops located vendors to recycle a wide range of materials
- Management and supervisors worked to make the recycling process efficient
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Goal of 10% annual spend on diverse suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Heavy precipitation events
- Rockfall and mudslides
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CDP