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Jb Hunt

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., commonly known as J.B. Hunt, is a leading player in the North American transportation and logistics industry, headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas, US. Founded in 1961, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across major operational regions, including the Midwest, South, and West Coast. Specialising in intermodal, dedicated, and truckload services, J.B. Hunt is renowned for its innovative approach to supply chain solutions. The company’s commitment to technology and efficiency sets it apart, offering unique services such as its proprietary tracking systems. With a robust market position, J.B. Hunt has consistently been recognised for its operational excellence and sustainability initiatives, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable transportation solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Jb Hunt'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.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Jb Hunt's score of 38 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jb Hunt's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,739,774,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,739,774,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 2,406,687,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily related to downstream transportation and distribution. Over the years, J.B. Hunt has shown a trend in its emissions data. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted about 1,930,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,941,821,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 1,482,873,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 1,790,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,711,146,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at 1,376,015,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, J.B. Hunt has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it has yet to establish formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. Overall, J.B. Hunt's emissions data reflects the challenges faced by the transportation industry in managing carbon emissions, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts towards sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
1,601,142,000
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0,000,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
1,322,223,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jb Hunt's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low 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. Jb Hunt is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Jb Hunt is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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