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Swift Transportation Company Sustainability Profile

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Swift Transportation Company, a leading name in the logistics and transportation industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1966, Swift has established itself as a prominent player in freight transportation, offering a diverse range of services including truckload, dedicated, and intermodal solutions. With a strong operational presence across North America, Swift Transportation is renowned for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The company’s unique approach combines advanced technology with a vast fleet of trucks, ensuring timely deliveries and reliable service. Swift has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest carriers in the U.S., which underscores its market position and reputation. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Swift Transportation continues to set industry standards while meeting the evolving needs of its clients.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Swift Transportation Company's score of 20 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swift Transportation Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

As of the latest available data, Swift Transportation Company does not report specific carbon emissions figures. However, it is important to note that emissions data may be cascaded from its parent company, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., which operates at a higher corporate level. This means that any climate commitments or emissions performance may reflect broader initiatives undertaken by Knight-Swift. Currently, Swift Transportation Company has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the context of the transportation industry, companies are increasingly recognising the importance of addressing carbon emissions and committing to sustainability. Swift Transportation's alignment with industry standards and potential future commitments will be crucial as the sector moves towards more sustainable practices. For accurate emissions data and specific climate commitments, stakeholders may need to refer to the disclosures made by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. or await future reports from Swift Transportation Company itself.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,862,533,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
13,534,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Swift Transportation Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swift Transportation Company's primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Swift Transportation Company's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Swift Transportation Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Swift Transportation Company'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.

Swift Transportation Company 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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