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CN recognized for commitment to delivering responsibly

Feb 21, 2025

CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to be recognized as one of the top sustainability performers in the transportation industry by the 2025 S&P Global Yearbook as a result of our overall score from the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. CN is proud of its 2024 rankings by prominent organizations, including CDP, Corporate Knights, MSCI, The Globe and Mail, and EcoVadis, as it relates to its sustainability practices.

“These recognitions demonstrate CN’s commitment to Delivering Responsibly and continued adherence to operating safely, being environmentally responsible, helping build stronger communities, while adhering to the highest governance standards. Our achievements and recognitions are a testament to our dedicated team of railroaders.” – Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer at CN

A list of CN’s key sustainability ratings in the past year is highlighted below.

Rating
Organization
Score / RankingDetails of Score / Ranking
S&P GlobalSustainability
Yearbook
Member
Listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for 13th consecutive year and on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North American Index for 16th straight year.
MSCI ESG
Rating
AAMSCI ESG Ratings measures company's resilience to long-term ESG risks. Companies are scored on a scale of AAA to CCC.
CDPBEarned a notable score for our dedication to corporate transparency and performance on tackling climate change.
Globe & Mail
Board Games
1Earned a 1st place ranking among 215 companies listed on the S&P/TSX Composite Index with a score of 99 out of 100, based on a rigorous set of governance criteria.
Corporate
Knights Best 50
Rank 1 (within
Industry)
Earned a spot for the 16th time in a row as one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights. Within its industry group, CN ranked 1 out of 99.
EcoVadisSilverRecognized with Silver Medal for placing in the Top 15% of all rated companies.

Sustainability performance rankings are as of February 19, 2025

Building on the success of last year, CN plans to publish its biennial Delivering Responsibly Sustainability Report and annual Data Supplement Report in 2025, highlighting key performance indicators related to sustainability.

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