Mainfreight
Mainfreight Limited, a leading global logistics provider, is headquartered in New Zealand and operates extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1978, Mainfreight has established itself in the transport and logistics industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain management. What sets Mainfreight apart is its commitment to customer service and its unique operational model, which integrates various logistics functions under one roof. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking efficient and reliable logistics solutions. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Mainfreight continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining its core values of teamwork and integrity.
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Mainfreight's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Mainfreight's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Mainfreight reported a total of approximately 57,393,750 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 4,665,160 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. The company's total emissions for 2024 are projected to be around 1,490,756,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 58,184,760 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 299,885,760 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions estimated at 275,424,790 kg CO2e. Over the years, Mainfreight's emissions have fluctuated, with a total of about 1,469,045,930 kg CO2e in 2020, 1,680,099,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 1,496,627,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Notably, the company has not specified any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Mainfreight's emissions profile indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for approximately 1,115,195,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 3,929,232,000 kg CO2e in 2021, highlighting the importance of addressing upstream and downstream activities in their climate strategy. The company has also reported metrics such as 58,460 kg CO2e per tonne of domestic freight in 2021, reflecting their operational impact. As a logistics provider headquartered in New Zealand, Mainfreight is positioned within an industry that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, making their future climate commitments and reduction strategies critical for sustainability.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 263,759,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,414,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,115,195,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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Mainfreight is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
