Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., commonly referred to as Old Dominion, is a leading player in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation industry. Headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina, the company operates extensively across the United States, providing reliable shipping solutions to a diverse clientele. Founded in 1934, Old Dominion has achieved significant milestones, including consistent recognition for its operational excellence and customer service. Specialising in LTL services, Old Dominion distinguishes itself through its commitment to on-time delivery and a robust network that ensures efficient logistics management. The company has garnered a strong market position, frequently ranking among the top LTL carriers in the nation. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Old Dominion continues to set industry standards while meeting the evolving needs of its customers.
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Old Dominion Freight Line's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Old Dominion Freight Line, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,198,591,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26,690,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 551,981,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 1,318,785,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,268,254,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a commitment to reducing operational emissions. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Old Dominion's emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation. Overall, while Old Dominion Freight Line has made strides in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate commitments in the logistics sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,211,887,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,680,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 514,087,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Old Dominion Freight Line 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.
