In 2023, J B Hunt Transport Services conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, J B Hunt Transport Services generated a total of 44,647 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.43% of J B Hunt Transport Services's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 52.57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, J B Hunt Transport Services reported a total waste generation of 44,647 metric tonnes, of which 47.43% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that J B Hunt Transport Services is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Since 2021, J B Hunt Transport Services's total waste generation increased by 50.82%, including a 26.2% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, J B Hunt Transport Services's waste recovery rate declined by 16.09%, with a further 20.18% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, J B Hunt Transport Services is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.