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.
+15 vs industry average
Landstar’s score of 34 is higher than 56% 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 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Landstar's reported carbon emissions
Landstar System, Inc., headquartered in the US, reported its emissions data, with the most recent figures available for 2025. In 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 3.18 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises approximately 225,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 2.69 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 3.11 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. For the prior year, 2024, Landstar's total emissions amounted to approximately 3.18 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into approximately 205,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 2.72 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 3.18 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, Landstar recorded total emissions of approximately 3.17 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 174,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2.80 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 3.17 billion kg CO2e. Earlier reporting for 2022 shows total emissions of approximately 4.48 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at approximately 207,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2.27 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 4.48 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's total emissions were approximately 4.33 billion kg CO2e, consisting of approximately 199,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 1.49 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 4.33 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Landstar is engaged in initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact. A specific target involves the provision of trucks using only HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for IKEA distribution centres in New Jersey and Maryland to stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. This initiative, operational from 2023 to 2025, is projected to serve nearly 1,700 shipments annually and reduce over 600 tonnes of CO2. This commitment impacts both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Landstar’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
Landstar will provide trucks using only HVO to our stores in…
Landstar will provide trucks using only HVO to our stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey from the IKEA DCs [distribution cent…
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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