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 19 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Land Transportation is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Land Transportation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 56% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Knight Swift Transportation Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Knight Swift Transportation Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.7 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2.6 billion kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 24.3 million kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data.
Knight Swift has set an ambitious target to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2035, starting from 2023 levels. This long-term commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action.
Over the past few years, Knight Swift's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at approximately 2.8 billion kg CO2e in 2023 and about 3.0 billion kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working towards achieving its reduction goals while enhancing its operational efficiency.
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Knight Swift Transportation Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2035
50% reduction in all scopes
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings announced Sept. 29 their newest goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% before 2035.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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