CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
CH Robinson Worldwide's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, CH Robinson Worldwide 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
CH Robinson Worldwide has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into CH Robinson Worldwide's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CH Robinson Worldwide amounted to 32,040 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CH Robinson Worldwide increased by 15.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of CH Robinson Worldwide were 7,508 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has CH Robinson Worldwide reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 205.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 1 emissions increased by 146.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, CH Robinson Worldwide reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,260 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 24,532 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has CH Robinson Worldwide reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 36.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CH Robinson Worldwide 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does CH Robinson Worldwide use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, CH Robinson Worldwide reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CH Robinson Worldwide's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, CH Robinson Worldwide reported 17,996,560 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of CH Robinson Worldwide includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, CH Robinson Worldwide reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,996,560 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.74%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CH Robinson Worldwide disclose?
In 2023, CH Robinson Worldwide reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 17,703,076 tCOâ‚‚e (98.37%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 293,484 tCOâ‚‚e (1.63%)
CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CH Robinson Worldwide's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, CH Robinson Worldwide reported a total carbon footprint of 18,028,600 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.7% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to CH Robinson Worldwide's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.14%.