Landstar System, Inc., commonly referred to as Landstar, is a leading logistics and transportation services provider headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1968, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with significant operations in Canada and Mexico. Specialising in freight transportation, Landstar offers a diverse range of services, including truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal shipping. What sets Landstar apart is its extensive network of independent agents and capacity providers, enabling flexible and efficient logistics solutions tailored to client needs. With a commitment to safety and customer service, Landstar has achieved notable recognition in the industry, consistently ranking among the top logistics companies in the United States. Its innovative approach and robust technology platform further solidify its position as a trusted partner in the logistics sector.
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In 2023, Landstar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,169,571,000 kg CO2e, comprising 174,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,801,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,169,571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 4,480,582,000 kg CO2e. Landstar has set ambitious near-term climate commitments, aiming to reduce emissions by implementing trucks powered solely by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for deliveries to stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. This initiative, which began in 2023 and is expected to continue until 2025, is projected to reduce over 600 tonnes CO2e annually, contributing to their overall sustainability goals. The company continues to disclose emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their climate impact and commitment to reducing their carbon footprint in the logistics sector.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 199,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,489,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,330,038,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Landstar 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.