- Reducing carbon emissions faster
- Achieving greater diversity, equity, and inclusion
Werner Enterprises
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Werner Enterprises disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M metric tons (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 1.3M metric tons. 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
1.3M metric tons (Scope 1)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 1.3M metric tons |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by over 3.4 million tons of CO2 since 2007; 29% improvement in fuel efficiency
- 100% recycling or repurposing of batteries, tires, and maintenance-related fluids
- LED lighting at all facilities
- 100% of truck fleet equipped with automated manual transmission
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2022, create a standalone ESG board committee
- By 2022, form a task force to further the goals of WernerBlue
- By 2022, create an advancement and retention plan to increase and elevate women and diverse talent in the management pipeline
- By 2022, institute an employee volunteer hours program
- By 2025, disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions
📅 Medium-term
- By 2025, double Blue Brigade volunteer hours to +3,300 annually
- By 2025, double associate training hours devoted to human trafficking awareness
- By 2030, double intermodal usage
🔭 Long-term
- By 2035, 30%+ of all company truck miles will be executed by zero emission vehicles
- By 2035, 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance