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Heartland Express, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Heartland Express, Inc., a prominent player in the transportation and logistics industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a leader in long-haul trucking, primarily serving the continental United States with a focus on the Midwest and Southeast regions. Heartland Express is renowned for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer service, offering a range of services including dry van transportation and dedicated fleet solutions. The company’s modern fleet and advanced technology set it apart in a competitive market, ensuring timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction. With a strong market position, Heartland Express has achieved notable milestones, including consistent recognition for its operational excellence and safety standards, making it a trusted choice for shippers across various industries.

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How does Heartland Express, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

12

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Heartland Express, Inc.'s score of 12 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Heartland Express, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Heartland Express, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their total emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, are not provided. The company has not outlined any formal reduction targets or commitments to climate initiatives, indicating a lack of publicly available information on their climate strategy. Additionally, there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization, as Heartland Express, Inc. operates independently in this regard. In the context of the transportation industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and emissions reduction. However, without specific data or commitments from Heartland Express, it is unclear how they align with these industry trends.

How Carbon Intensive is Heartland Express, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heartland Express, Inc.'s primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Heartland Express, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Heartland Express, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Heartland Express, Inc.'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.

Heartland Express, Inc. 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.

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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