What environmental initiative does Genesee and Wyoming promote?

Genesee and Wyoming actively promotes reducing carbon emissions through rail transport as part of its environmental initiative. Rail transport is recognized as one of the most energy-efficient methods of moving freight over land compared to road transport. By shifting freight from trucks to trains, the overall carbon footprint is significantly lowered. Trains can carry a substantial amount of cargo using less fuel per ton-mile than trucks, which results in lower greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative aligns with broader goals of sustainability and reducing environmental impacts associated with freight transportation.

The other options do not reflect environmentally sustainable practices. Increasing air freight services generally contributes to higher emissions due to the fuel-intensive nature of aircraft. Using more diesel in operations would lead to increased emissions rather than reductions. Building more highways typically promotes road transport over rail, which is contrary to the initiative of reducing carbon emissions through efficient rail transport.