J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., commonly known as J.B. Hunt, is a leading player in the North American transportation and logistics industry, headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas, US. Founded in 1961, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across major operational regions, including the Midwest, South, and West Coast. Specialising in intermodal, dedicated, and truckload services, J.B. Hunt is renowned for its innovative approach to supply chain solutions. The company’s commitment to technology and efficiency sets it apart, offering unique services such as its proprietary tracking systems. With a robust market position, J.B. Hunt has consistently been recognised for its operational excellence and sustainability initiatives, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable transportation solutions.
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In 2024, J.B. Hunt's carbon emissions in the US totalled approximately 1,821,012,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 19,266,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,366,080,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes, with significant figures indicating the company's operational impact. Comparatively, in 2023, J.B. Hunt reported emissions of about 1,739,774,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 23,095,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,406,687,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The data shows a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions have also remained substantial. J.B. Hunt has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 3% decrease in carbon emissions per million company-operated ton-miles (Scope 1) by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to a more extensive goal of reducing overall carbon emission intensity by 32% across all scopes by 2034, again referencing 2019 as the baseline year. These initiatives demonstrate J.B. Hunt's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the transportation sector.
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2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,601,142,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,322,223,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Jb Hunt 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.