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Expeditors International of Washington Inc
Expeditors's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Expeditors's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofExpeditors amounted to44,194.72metric 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 Expeditorsdecreased by 15.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Expeditors's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Expeditors's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Expeditors were 8,074.53 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Expeditors reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Expeditors's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 20.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Expeditors's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Expeditors's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Expeditors reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,120.19 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Expeditors reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Expeditors's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 13.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Expeditors's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 16.11% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Expeditors use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Expeditors reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Expeditors's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Expeditors's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Expeditors reported 3,421.78 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Expeditors includes a breakdown across 1of 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
Expeditors's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Expeditors's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Expeditors reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,421.78 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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
Has Expeditors reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Expeditors's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 41.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Expeditors's Scope 3 emissions increased by 88.01%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Expeditors disclose?
In 2024, Expeditors reported emissions for 1 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 Expeditors's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Expeditors's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,421.78 tCOâ‚‚e(100%)
Expeditors's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Expeditors’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Expeditors reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,074.53 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 10,601 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.76 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Expeditors's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Expeditors's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Expeditors reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.76 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.56, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Expeditors rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Expeditors ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Expeditors among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Expeditors's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Expeditors reported a total carbon footprint of 47,616.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.37% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Expeditors's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 75.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 16.96%.a