Norfolk Southern Corporation announced the launch of RailGreen, an innovative solution that empowers freight rail customers to reduce supply chain emissions. RailGreen is the first and only verified emissions reduction program in the freight rail industry, enabling customers to offset their emissions through certified RailGreen certificates.
Shipping by rail is already a sustainable option, reducing emissions by 75% compared to trucks. With RailGreen, Norfolk Southern customers can address the remaining 25% of emissions—a critical step toward achieving supply chain sustainability. Developed in collaboration with 123Carbon, the leading independent platform for book & claim emissions reduction, RailGreen provides a reliable way for shippers to verify and track emissions reductions.
“Rail is already the most sustainable way to transport goods over land. RailGreen takes emissions savings to the next level,” said Ed Elkins, Norfolk Southern’s Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer. “RailGreen reduces customers’ emissions, increases our biofuel use, and solves a long-term industry challenge.”
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How RailGreen Works
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Certified Emission Reductions: Norfolk Southern’s biofuel use is third-party certified, generating RailGreen certificates that customers can purchase to offset supply chain emissions.
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Scalable Sustainability: As customers buy certificates, Norfolk Southern acquires more low-carbon biofuel to power its operations, driving long-term sustainability.
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Flexible Application: The program can be scaled across multiple routes within Norfolk Southern’s network, providing sustainable freight options wherever shippers move goods by rail.
RailGreen is a groundbreaking initiative for shippers, logistics providers, and supply chain leaders seeking verified, scalable solutions to reduce carbon emissions. By integrating RailGreen, customers can make meaningful progress toward decarbonizing their supply chains while supporting industry-wide environmental goals.