Freightways Sustainability Profile
Freightways Limited, a leading logistics and transport company based in New Zealand, has been a cornerstone of the industry since its establishment in 1964. With its headquarters in Auckland, Freightways operates extensively across New Zealand and Australia, providing a comprehensive range of services in the express package and freight sectors. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions, including courier services, freight forwarding, and logistics management, which are tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Freightways stands out in the market due to its commitment to reliability and efficiency, ensuring timely deliveries and exceptional customer service. Over the years, Freightways has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the logistics industry. With a strong focus on sustainability and technology, Freightways continues to lead the way in transforming the freight landscape in the region.
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Freightways's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Freightways reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,238,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 34,187,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 5,051,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a commitment to achieving a 30% reduction in absolute GHG emissions by 2030 and a 50% reduction by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 83,520,680 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 11,700,310 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 3,549,330 kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 contribution of around 68,271,040 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2022 and 2021 also reflect a similar trend, with total emissions of about 86,071,430 kg CO2e and 52,436,870 kg CO2e, respectively. Freightways is actively working towards its climate commitments, aiming for a comprehensive reduction across all scopes of emissions. The company has set a target to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2035 to align with global warming limits of no greater than 1.5 degrees Celsius. This commitment underscores Freightways's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,884,410 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 825,950 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 46,118,740 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Freightways's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Freightways has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
