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 score of 20 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 about 2,819,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 25,061,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 2,834,760,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,005,908,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 15,079,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Knight Swift has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Notably, the company has achieved a reduction in CO2 emissions per mile since 2019, with a reported decrease of approximately 11.27 kg CO2e per mile. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its emissions from mobile and stationary combustion, which are significant contributors to its overall carbon footprint. As the transportation industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Knight Swift's ongoing efforts to monitor and report its emissions will be crucial in aligning with broader climate commitments.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Knight Swift Transportation Holdings 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.
