Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc

Common Name
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Trucking
Employees
35,300
Ticker
KNX
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is a prominent player in the North American trucking and transportation industry. As a holding company, it operates through multiple segments including Trucki...

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings amounted to 2,844,766 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings decreased by 5.81%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202301 M2 M3 M4 MtCO2e-4%-19%0%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings were 2,819,705 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.19%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,061 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 85.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 74.53% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202306.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,819,705 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,142 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 394.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00050,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)RXOYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,296 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,927Scope 1 Intensity: 10.26 tCO2e/$MOld Dominion Freight LineYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,158,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,815Scope 1 Intensity: 199.24 tCO2e/$MArcBestYear: 2023Scope 1: 512,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,427Scope 1 Intensity: 115.69 tCO2e/$MStanley Black & DeckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,044 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,366Scope 1 Intensity: 6.58 tCO2e/$MJacobs SolutionsYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,512 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,852Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MFluorYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,420 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,315Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MGlobal PaymentsYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,106Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MMascoYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,828Scope 1 Intensity: 4.47 tCO2e/$MAECOMYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,105Scope 1 Intensity: 1.81 tCO2e/$MSaiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 665,331 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,209Scope 1 Intensity: 207.33 tCO2e/$MXPOYear: 2021Scope 1: 1,401,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,202Scope 1 Intensity: 194.53 tCO2e/$MTextronYear: 2023Scope 1: 241,593 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,683Scope 1 Intensity: 17.66 tCO2e/$MCH Robinson WorldwideYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,017 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,724Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MAGCOYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,279 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,662Scope 1 Intensity: 5.51 tCO2e/$MHuntington Ingalls IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 80,948 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,535Scope 1 Intensity: 7.02 tCO2e/$MWerner EnterprisesYear: 2023Scope 1: 973,118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,283Scope 1 Intensity: 296.37 tCO2e/$MExpeditorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,075 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,601Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MEMCOR GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 176,705 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,583Scope 1 Intensity: 14.04 tCO2e/$MAramarkYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,401Scope 1 Intensity: 2.33 tCO2e/$MBuilders FirstSourceYear: 2023Scope 1: 156,447 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,097Scope 1 Intensity: 9.15 tCO2e/$MSchneider NationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 955,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,499Scope 1 Intensity: 173.74 tCO2e/$MOwens CorningYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,662,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,975Scope 1 Intensity: 151.45 tCO2e/$MOshkoshYear: 2024Scope 1: 70,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,730Scope 1 Intensity: 6.52 tCO2e/$MBooz Allen Hamilton HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,979Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MKnight-Swift Transportation HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,819,705 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,142Scope 1 Intensity: 394.82 tCO2e/$M

How does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 394.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.8 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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