CSX cuts greenhouse gas emissions ahead of schedule
Written by jrood
CSX Corporation has reached its voluntary goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by eight percent per revenue ton mile ahead of schedule. The achievement, expected by the end of 2011 but accomplished in late 2010, involved reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.5 million metric tons. "Transporting freight by rail is already the most environmentally-friendly way to move goods around the country, and we are proud to be an industry leader, developing sustainable solutions that have a positive impact on the environment," said Michael J. Ward, chairman, president and CEO, CSX. CSX' emissions reduction goal, part of its participation in the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program, was the first ever emissions reduction commitment by a major transportation provider. In addition to employing ultra-low emission GenSet locomotives, CSX has dedicated significant resources to its National Gateway initiative, modernizing transportation infrastructure to allow for more efficient double-stacked intermodal trains. New facilities include innovations such as electric cranes and optical cargo scanners to improve efficiency, lower emissions and decrease truck idling times.
