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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mainfreight reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,490,756,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 58,184,760 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 299,885,760 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 275,424,790 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from downstream transportation and distribution, which accounted for about 273,685,820 kg CO2e. In 2023, Mainfreight's emissions were significantly lower, with total emissions of approximately 57,393,750 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,665,160 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a focus on reducing direct emissions. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Mainfreight has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect the broader industry context, where many logistics companies are still developing comprehensive strategies to address climate change. Overall, Mainfreight's emissions data highlights the significant environmental impact of its operations, while the absence of specific reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments moving forward.
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| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Mainfreight 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.
