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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.

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43

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Jb Hunt's score of 43 is higher than 92% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,739,774,000 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 commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all relevant scopes. J.B. Hunt has set an ambitious target to reduce carbon emission intensity by 32% from their 2019 baseline by the year 2034. This goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. Historically, the company has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with total emissions recorded at 1,910,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 1,790,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. However, their commitment to reducing carbon intensity indicates a strategic shift towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. J.B. Hunt's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for logistics and transportation companies to mitigate their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
1,601,142,000
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Scope 3
1,322,223,000
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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. This request for Jb Hunt is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

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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