J B Hunt Transport Services Inc

Common Name
J B Hunt Transport Services
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics
Employees
33,646
Ticker
JBHT
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is a leading transportation and logistics company in North America. Its primary function is to provide safe and reliable freight shipping solutions across a variety o...

J B Hunt Transport Services Waste Data Preview

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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into J B Hunt Transport Services's Waste Treatment Practices

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.

J B Hunt Transport Services's Waste Recovery Rate

47%

How much of J B Hunt Transport Services's waste is recycled or recovered?

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.

Has J B Hunt Transport Services reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

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.

J B Hunt Transport Services’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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