Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., headquartered in the United States, stands as a leader in the North American transportation and logistics industry. Founded in 2017 through the merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation, the company has rapidly expanded its operational footprint across major regions, including the continental United States and parts of Canada and Mexico. Specialising in truckload, logistics, and intermodal services, Knight-Swift offers a diverse range of solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and efficiency, leveraging advanced technology to enhance service delivery. With a strong market position, Knight-Swift has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S., reflecting its robust growth and dedication to excellence in the transportation sector.
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In 2023, Knight Swift Transportation Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,819,705,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,819,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 25,061,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to decrease CO2 emissions per mile by 5% by 2025, based on a 2019 baseline. As of 2023, they have achieved a reduction of about 3.9% from this baseline. Looking at previous years, in 2022, the company emitted approximately 3,005,908,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, emissions were around 3,016,283,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a gradual decrease in emissions, aligning with their long-term goal of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions per mile by 2035. Knight Swift's emissions strategy focuses on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with no current data available for Scope 3 emissions. Their initiatives are in line with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to climate commitments and sustainability. The company is also aware of the broader climate goals set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which advocates for halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,862,533,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 14,114,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Knight Swift Transportation Holdings is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.