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 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 34,187,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 5,051,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 39,238,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. This marks a significant focus on reducing emissions, as the company has set ambitious targets to cut GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 and 50% by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. In 2023, Freightways' total emissions were approximately 83,520,680 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 11,700,310 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 3,549,330 kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 contribution of approximately 68,271,040 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to climate accountability. Freightways is committed to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a target to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2035, ensuring their contribution to global warming remains within the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold. This commitment reflects the company's proactive stance in addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. Overall, Freightways is making strides in its climate commitments, with clear reduction targets and a focus on transparency in emissions reporting.
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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.
