Our Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) ESG Review
Union Pacific Corporation| Symbol | UNP |
| Price | $203.63 |
| 52 Week High 📈 | $240.48 |
| 52 Week Low 📉 | $183.69 |
| Earnings Per Share 💵 | 10.96 |
| Dividend Yield 🔁 | 2.5476458 |
Our Take
Union Pacific Corporation is a publicly traded company with ties to the railroad industry. The company operates through its subsidiaries, including Union Pacific Railroad Company and Union Pacific Pipeline Group. As of 2020, Union Pacific Corporation had a market capitalization of over $100 billion.
The company has been recognized as a leader in sustainable and responsible business practices. In 2019, Union Pacific was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America for the seventh consecutive year. The company has also been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project, Climate Counts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Union Pacific has a long history of supporting environmental initiatives. In the early 1990s, the company launched an initiative to clean up diesel locomotives. This program has since been credited with reducing emissions from Union Pacific locomotives by more than 90%. The company has also taken steps to reduce its water usage. In 2015, Union Pacific announced a goal to reduce its water consumption by 20% by 2020. As of 2019, the company had achieved a 12% reduction in water usage.
Union Pacific has also invested in renewable energy. In 2016, the company announced a goal to source 10% of its energy from renewables by 2025. As of 2019, Union Pacific had achieved a 5% renewable energy sourcing goal. In addition to its environmental initiatives, Union Pacific has also been a leader in social responsibility. The company has been named to the Fortune 500 list of companies that are leading the way in social and environmental change. Union Pacific has also been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a World’s Most Ethical Company.
One of the oldest, largest, and most diversified transportation companies in North America
Strong financial position with little debt relative to its competitors
Significant shareholder return potential as it transitions away from coal
Lagging stock performance in recent years
Large environmental footprint due to reliance on coal
UNP ESG Summary
This is a summary of Union Pacific Corporation's ESG scores from Sustainalytics, MSCI, and ESG Enterprise.
| ESG Rating Agency | Score or Rating |
| Sustainalytics | 59 |
| MSCI | |
| ESG Enterprise | BB |
Union Pacific Corporation| Company | Union Pacific Corporation |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Address | 1400 Douglas Street,, Omaha, USA |
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FAQ
How much is Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) stock?
The current stock price of Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) is $203.63.
What is Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)'s ESG Score?
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) has an ESG score of 59, BB, and as rated from Sustainalytics, ESG Enterprise, and MSCI, respectively.