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.
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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.
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Industry Benchmark
Jb Hunt's score of 33 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Jb Hunt's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, J.B. Hunt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,440,000,000 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 reflects a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to previous years, indicating a growing impact from downstream transportation and distribution activities. Over the years, J.B. Hunt has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,930,000,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion attributed to Scope 1 emissions at 1,941,821,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual increase in total emissions from 2014, when emissions were approximately 1,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,322,223,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite the increase in emissions, J.B. Hunt has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the logistics and transportation sector. Overall, while J.B. Hunt has made strides in tracking and reporting emissions, the company faces challenges in managing and reducing its carbon footprint effectively in the coming years.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22,850,000 | 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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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.
