- Slowdown from Government on legislative/directional support for alternative fuels
- Lack of significant technology improvements for EVs or hydrogen transportation in New Zealand
- Government's EV rebate scheme insufficient to cover the cost of needed vehicles
- Reluctance for scaled first-mover investment in alternative fuels
Freightways Group Limited and its subsidiaries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, Freightways Group Limited and its subsidiaries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 83.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 11.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 68.3K 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
83.5K tCO2e/year
2023-24
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-24)
| 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). | 11.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 68.3K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 83.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 50.6K tCO2e (FY20) |
| 2019 | 90.83 tCO2e per million dollars of revenue |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced TRIFR from 8 to 6
- Transitioning courier satchels to contain no less than 80% New Zealand sourced plastic waste
- Replacing single-use mother bags with multi-use bags
- Lease of more fuel-efficient 737-800 aircraft
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 30% reduced GHG emissions by 2030
- 50% reduction in absolute GHG emissions by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeHealth and safetyDecent work and economic growthIndustry, innovation and infrastructurePeace, justice and strong institutions