Landstar Sustainability Profile
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 score of 39 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Landstar's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Landstar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 sources. Specifically, emissions were broken down as follows: 205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,721,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,175,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 3,200,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 174,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,801,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,169,571,000 kg CO2e. Landstar has set ambitious near-term climate commitments, particularly focusing on reducing emissions from its operations. The company plans to utilise trucks powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for deliveries to stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey, starting in 2023 and continuing through 2025. This initiative is expected to reduce emissions by over 600 tonnes CO2e annually, marking a significant step in their efforts to achieve net-zero emissions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories. Overall, Landstar's emissions data and climate commitments highlight its ongoing efforts to address carbon emissions while navigating the complexities of its extensive supply chain.
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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's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Landstar has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
