CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
CH Robinson Worldwide's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into CH Robinson Worldwide's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CH Robinson Worldwide amounted to 44,356 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CH Robinson Worldwide increased by 38.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CH Robinson Worldwide were 12,017 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has CH Robinson Worldwide reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 454.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 1 emissions increased by 60.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,320 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 32,339 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has CH Robinson Worldwide reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) 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.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 31.82% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does CH Robinson Worldwide use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide reported 17,844,541 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
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 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,844,541 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CH Robinson Worldwide's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CH Robinson Worldwide disclose?
In 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2024, the largest contributors to CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 17,529,908 tCO₂e (98.24%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 314,633 tCO₂e (1.76%)
CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CH Robinson Worldwide’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,017 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,724 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.68 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
CH Robinson Worldwide's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CH Robinson Worldwide's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does CH Robinson Worldwide rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places CH Robinson Worldwide among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into CH Robinson Worldwide's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CH Robinson Worldwide reported a total carbon footprint of 17,888,897 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.77% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to CH Robinson Worldwide's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.18%.a