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ArcBest Corporation

ArcBest Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading logistics and transportation solutions provider, renowned for its innovative approach to supply chain management. Founded in 1923, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the industry, including the expansion of its service offerings and technological advancements. Operating primarily in North America, ArcBest delivers a comprehensive range of services, including less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, truckload services, and logistics management. What sets ArcBest apart is its commitment to customised solutions that enhance efficiency and reliability for its clients. With a strong market position, the company has garnered recognition for its exceptional service quality and operational excellence, making it a trusted partner in the logistics sector.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

ArcBest Corporation's score of 36 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ArcBest Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ArcBest Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 512,209,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 15,188,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were about 501,593,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions rose from approximately 16,364,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. ArcBest has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company is committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2021 levels by 2030. For Scope 2 emissions, ArcBest also targets a 30% reduction from 2021 levels by 2030, with a similar near-zero goal by 2025. The company is actively piloting electric vehicles, including forklifts and yard tractors, to support its sustainability initiatives. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to replace older trucks with newer, cleaner models, contributing to their long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ArcBest Corporation's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for ArcBest Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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ArcBest Corporation 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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