Expeditors International of Washington Inc
Expeditors's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Expeditors 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).
Expeditors has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Expeditors's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Expeditors amounted to 52,515.35 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 Expeditors decreased by 5.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Expeditors's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Expeditors's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Expeditors were 9,457.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Expeditors reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Expeditors's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 13.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Expeditors's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Expeditors's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Expeditors reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 43,057.85 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Expeditors reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Expeditors's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Expeditors 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Expeditors's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Expeditors 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Expeditors use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Expeditors reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Expeditors's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Expeditors's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Expeditors reported 1,820.01 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 Expeditors includes a breakdown across 1 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.
Expeditors's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Expeditors's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Expeditors reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,820.01 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), Expeditors's Scope 3 emissions increased by 59.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Expeditors disclose?
In 2023, Expeditors reported emissions for 1 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 Expeditors's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Expeditors's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,820.01 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Expeditors's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Expeditors's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Expeditors reported a total carbon footprint of 54,335.36 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.1% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Expeditors's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 79.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.41%.