- Challenges in achieving the second half of the ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions intensity by 32% by 2034.
- Pending litigation regarding CARB timelines for reporting and enforcement of ACF, CTC, and TRU regulations.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+partial 3). By scope: Scope 1: 1.7M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 23.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.4M tCO2e/year. 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
4.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+partial 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
19% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
232 million gallons/year
2023
Waste
44.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
30.2K MWh/year
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). | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 23.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.4M tCO2e/year |
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 | 4.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+partial 3) |
| 2022 | 3.4M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 3.5M tCO2e (Avoided) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Surpassed the halfway mark to achieving a 32% reduction in carbon emissions intensity by 2034 from the 2019 baseline.
- 65% of total fuel purchased was bio-blended diesel and renewable diesel; total weighted average of fuel from renewable sources was 24%.
- Estimated emissions avoided by converting over-the-road loads to intermodal in 2023: 4,096,147 metric tons CO2e
- Estimated emissions avoided through continued fleet modernization and improved fuel efficiency in 2023: 30,000+ MT CO2e
- Avoided more than 4 million empty miles with J.B. Hunt 360° platform in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions intensity by 32% by 2034 from 2019 baseline.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyEmployee Well-beingDiversity & InclusionGovernanceCustomer SatisfactionSupply Chain EfficiencyCommunity Engagement