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updated a month ago

Forward Air

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Forward Air Corporation, commonly referred to as Forward Air, is a leading provider of logistics and transportation services headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1990, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including the continental U.S. and parts of Canada. Specialising in expedited ground transportation, air freight, and logistics solutions, Forward Air distinguishes itself through its commitment to reliability and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its service offerings and a robust network of terminals and distribution centres. With a focus on the less-than-truckload (LTL) market, Forward Air has positioned itself as a key player in the logistics industry, recognised for its innovative approach and customer-centric services. Its dedication to operational excellence has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking seamless transportation solutions.

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Forward Air's score of 15 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Forward Air's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Forward Air reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68839000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 14869300 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 372338000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 2931000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 1564000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 11118000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, among other categories. Comparatively, in 2021, the company recorded 65219000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 11952200 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 350720000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions also rose. Forward Air has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no documented initiatives aimed at reducing emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that it is independently reported by Forward Air Corporation. Overall, Forward Air's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies to address its substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of its total emissions.

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2019202020212022
Scope 1
68,611,300
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
3,666,100
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
412,853,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Forward Air's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high 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 Forward Air is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Forward Air 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
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