Landstar
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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Landstar's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Landstar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,175,668,000 kg CO2e, comprising 205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,721,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3,175,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 207,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and a reduction in Scope 3 emissions from approximately 4,480,582,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Landstar has committed to significant climate initiatives, including the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for its trucks servicing IKEA distribution centres in New Jersey and Maryland. This initiative, which began in 2023 and is set to continue until 2025, aims to reduce emissions by over 600 tonnes CO2e annually, marking a notable step towards their net-zero goals for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Overall, Landstar's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint while enhancing sustainability in their operations.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
