Mainfreight
Mainfreight Limited, a leading global logistics provider, is headquartered in New Zealand and operates extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1978, Mainfreight has established itself in the transport and logistics industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain management. What sets Mainfreight apart is its commitment to customer service and its unique operational model, which integrates various logistics functions under one roof. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking efficient and reliable logistics solutions. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Mainfreight continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining its core values of teamwork and integrity.
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Mainfreight's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mainfreight reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,490,756,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 58,184,760 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 299,885,760 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 275,424,790 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from downstream transportation and distribution, which accounted for about 273,685,820 kg CO2e. Mainfreight has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% decrease in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2024 baseline by the year 2030. This commitment reflects their long-term strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in their scenario analysis. The company is currently on track to meet its five-year targets for these reductions. The emissions data is sourced directly from Mainfreight Limited, with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations. The company continues to engage in sustainability initiatives, aligning its operations with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 263,758,950 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,413,540 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,115,134,240 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Mainfreight 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.
