Ryder Corporate, officially known as Ryder System, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated logistics and transportation solutions headquartered in the United States. Established in 1933, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in supply chain management and fleet management services. With a strong presence across North America, Ryder operates in various sectors, including logistics, transportation, and supply chain optimisation. Ryder's core offerings encompass fleet leasing, maintenance, and logistics services, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. The company is recognised for its robust market position, consistently ranking among the top logistics providers in the industry. With a focus on sustainability and technology-driven services, Ryder continues to set benchmarks in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
How does Ryder Corporate's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, Ryder Corporate reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,960,373,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 869,939,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 69,851,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 18,020,583,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the use of sold products, which accounted for about 9,592,099,000 kg CO2e, and downstream leased assets, contributing approximately 7,247,747,000 kg CO2e. Ryder has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. In the near term, the company targets a 10% reduction in fleet emissions, a 30% reduction in building emissions, and a 15% reduction in downstream leased equipment emissions below 2018 levels by 2024. These targets reflect Ryder's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is sourced from Ryder System, Inc., and no data has been cascaded from a parent or related organization. Ryder's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the logistics and transportation sector.
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| 2009 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 473,934,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 96,177,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Ryder Corporate's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 108% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Ryder Corporate 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.

