Knight Swift Transportation Holdings
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., headquartered in the United States, stands as a leader in the North American transportation and logistics industry. Founded in 2017 through the merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation, the company has rapidly expanded its operational footprint across major regions, including the continental United States and parts of Canada and Mexico. Specialising in truckload, logistics, and intermodal services, Knight-Swift offers a diverse range of solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and efficiency, leveraging advanced technology to enhance service delivery. With a strong market position, Knight-Swift has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S., reflecting its robust growth and dedication to excellence in the transportation sector.
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Knight Swift Transportation Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Knight Swift Transportation Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,844,766,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,819,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 25,061,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing emissions, with a target to decrease CO2 emissions per mile by 5% by 2025, based on a 2019 baseline, which has already seen a reduction of about 3.9%. Over the long term, the company aims for a significant reduction of 50% in CO2 emissions per mile by 2035, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Knight Swift has set an overarching goal to cut total carbon emissions by 50% across all scopes by 2035, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to sustainability, with a notable reduction in emissions intensity, achieving approximately 11.27% less CO2 per mile since 2019. Knight Swift's climate commitments reflect a strategic alignment with global efforts to mitigate climate change, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with recommendations from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,862,533,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,114,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Knight Swift Transportation Holdings 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.
