- Long-haul trucking operations powered by zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) are not commercially feasible at scale in North America.
- Significant technological, infrastructure-related and other hurdles remain to be overcome in order to operate a large long-haul trucking business in North America using ZEVs.
Landstar System, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Landstar System, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 174 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.2M 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
3.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
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). | 174 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.2M 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 | 3.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 4.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 3 GHG emissions decreased 29% in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Average GHG emissions per mile for loads hauled by both BCOs and truck brokerage carriers each exhibited incremental improvement in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Over 97% of van trailers are equipped with rechargeable battery-powered or solar-powered tracking devices.
- 100% of new trailer purchases are equipped with low-rolling resistance tires since 2014.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyEnvironmental StewardshipCommunity Involvement