- Scope 3 emissions (though the report states that they don't own assets and therefore don't see material risks/opportunities beyond those inherent in their business)
- Potential long-term impacts of climate change on certain operations and offices (e.g., compliance costs, transition risks)
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 52.5K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 9.5K metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 43.1K metric tons CO2e; Scope 3: 1.8K metric tons CO2e (Category 6 - Business Travel). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
52.5K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined)
2023
Energy Use
110.576 GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 9.5K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 43.1K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.8K metric tons CO2e (Category 6 - Business Travel) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 52.5K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined) |
| 2022 | 55.5K metric tons CO2e |
| 2021 | 49.3K metric tons CO2e |
| 2020 | 54.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 CO2e emissions per square foot from mobile equipment by 12% in 2023 (towards a 20% reduction target by end of 2025)
- Reduced Scope 2 CO2e emissions per square foot by 5% in 2023 (towards a 15% reduction target by end of 2025)
- Helped a customer reduce GHG emissions by approximately 30% at origin and over 55% at destination through multimodal solutions
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 CO2e emissions per square foot from mobile equipment by 20% by the end of 2025
- Reduce Scope 2 CO2e emissions per square foot by 15% by the end of 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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