Loadsmart Sustainability Profile
Loadsmart, a leading technology-driven logistics company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2014, Loadsmart has rapidly established itself in the freight and transportation industry, focusing on optimising supply chain efficiency through innovative solutions. The company offers a unique blend of digital freight brokerage services and advanced logistics technology, enabling shippers to streamline their operations and reduce costs. Loadsmart's proprietary platform leverages data analytics and automation, setting it apart from traditional logistics providers. With a strong market position, Loadsmart has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major carriers and recognition for its contributions to the logistics sector. As a pioneer in the digital freight space, Loadsmart continues to redefine how businesses approach transportation and logistics management.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Loadsmart's score of 8 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Loadsmart's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Loadsmart, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 844,140 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,950 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounting to approximately 81,410 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 757,780 kg CO2e, which includes 1,710 kg CO2e from business travel. Currently, Loadsmart has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they participate in recognised climate commitments such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction strategies indicates a potential area for future development in their climate action framework. Overall, Loadsmart's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions, particularly in the context of their substantial Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint.
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Loadsmart's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
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Loadsmart'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.
Loadsmart 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.
