Ms. Tracy Robinson reports

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: CN PUBLISHES SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Canadian National Railway Company has released its 2024 delivering responsibly sustainability report, marking the 10th edition of the company's comprehensive disclosure on its sustainability performance. The report reflects CN's progress and outlines actions taken to strengthen operational excellence by further tying sustainability to the core of its business strategy.

"Delivering responsibly is at the heart of how CN operates and grows. This report highlights our commitment to powering the economy safely and sustainably. I want to thank our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate for their continued collaboration as we work together to build a safer, stronger and more sustainable future," said Tracy Robinson, president and chief executive officer at CN.

Key highlights from the 2024 delivering responsibly report:

• Environment: achieved a 4-per-cent improvement in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission intensity compared with 2023 and increased renewable fuel use to nearly 10 per cent of locomotive fuel; CN maintained progress toward its science-based 2030 and 2050 ambitions;
• Safety: recorded the second-best injury performance in CN's history and improved train accident frequency by nearly 8 per cent year over year and deployed enhanced behaviour-based safety training to identify and control workplace safety risks for front line supervisors;
• People: delivered more than one million hours of training, expanded accessibility upgrades across more than 30 facilities in Canada and strengthened wellness programs for employees;
• Community: contributed approximately $20-million to community initiatives, managed more than 56,000 public line inquiries, and trained 97 per cent of CN's procurement and supply management team on sustainable procurement;
• Governance: ranked first among 215 companies on the S&P/TSX Composite Index for governance practices, reinforcing CN's commitment to integrity and transparency.

As CN moves forward on its sustainability journey, the company recognizes that collaboration is essential to success. That is why CN is proud to recognize over 30 customers, suppliers and supply chain partners through its EcoConnexions partnership program for its leadership in sustainability. These organizations are helping drive progress on climate action, reduce environmental impact and promote responsible business practices. CN believes that collaboration across the value chain is essential to building a more sustainable future.

About Canadian National Railway Company

CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada's eastern and western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.