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.
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In 2023, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,739,774,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 23,095,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,406,687,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, with all three scopes disclosed. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 3,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,941,821,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 25,800,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,482,873,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. J.B. Hunt has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 3% reduction in Scope 1 emissions per million company-operated ton-miles by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a significant 32% reduction in carbon emission intensity across all scopes by 2034, also based on 2019 levels. These initiatives demonstrate J.B. Hunt's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the transportation sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation.
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2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,601,142,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,322,223,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Jb Hunt 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.