ArcBest Corp
ArcBest's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, ArcBest completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, ArcBest has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into ArcBest's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ArcBest amounted to 527,397 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ArcBest increased by 1.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
ArcBest's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ArcBest's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of ArcBest were 512,209 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has ArcBest reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, ArcBest's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), ArcBest's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are ArcBest's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, ArcBest reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,188 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has ArcBest reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, ArcBest's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ArcBest 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), ArcBest's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ArcBest 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does ArcBest use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, ArcBest reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
ArcBest's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into ArcBest’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, ArcBest reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 512,209 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,427 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 115.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
ArcBest's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does ArcBest's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, ArcBest reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 115.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.01 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does ArcBest rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, ArcBest ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
ArcBest is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a