Industry-first program cuts supply chain emissions for freight rail customers

Core Insights - Norfolk Southern Corporation has launched RailGreen, a pioneering solution aimed at enabling customers to reduce emissions from freight rail shipments, making it the only freight railroad globally to offer verified certificates for supply chain emissions reduction [1][2][3] Emissions Reduction - Shipping by rail reduces emissions by an average of 75% compared to trucking, with RailGreen addressing the remaining 25% of emissions [2] - RailGreen utilizes blockchain-backed Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) to ensure that each ton of reduced CO₂e is uniquely tracked, preventing double counting [4][6] Transparency and Verification - The RailGreen process provides end-to-end transparency, verifying the chain of custody across various stakeholders, including fuel providers and cargo owners, with third-party validation against international standards [5][6] Commitment to Sustainability - RailGreen is part of Norfolk Southern's broader commitment to low-carbon freight solutions, including increased biofuel usage, which is third-party certified and generates RailGreen certificates for customers [7][8] - The company aims to more than double its biofuel consumption from 2022 to further reduce locomotive emissions [9] Industry Impact - RailGreen represents a significant shift in the freight rail industry by providing measurable supply chain decarbonization, enhancing the credibility needed for shippers to meet sustainability goals [6]