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, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 205,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 2,721,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 3,175,668,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were approximately 3,169,571,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 174,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 at approximately 2,801,000 kg CO2e. 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 over 600 tonnes CO2e annually through approximately 1,700 shipments. This marks the first use of HVO outside California in IKEA's supply chain, demonstrating Landstar's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has not disclosed any specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets but continues to report its emissions transparently through its sustainability reports. The emissions data is sourced directly from Landstar System, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation.
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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.
