Mainfreight Ltd
Mainfreight's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Mainfreight 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).
However, Mainfreight has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mainfreight's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mainfreight amounted to 358,598 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mainfreight increased by 12.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Mainfreight's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mainfreight's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mainfreight were 340,037 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Mainfreight reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Mainfreight's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Mainfreight's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Mainfreight's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Mainfreight reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,561 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Mainfreight reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Mainfreight's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.5% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Mainfreight use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Mainfreight reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Mainfreight's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Mainfreight's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Mainfreight reported 1,298,283 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2025 disclosure of Mainfreight includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Mainfreight's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mainfreight's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Mainfreight reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,298,283 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Mainfreight reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Mainfreight's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mainfreight 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Mainfreight's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into Mainfreight’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Mainfreight reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 340,037 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,973 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 114.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Mainfreight's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mainfreight's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Mainfreight reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 114.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 22.89 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Mainfreight rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Mainfreight ranked 17 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Mainfreight is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Mainfreight's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Mainfreight reported a total carbon footprint of 1,656,881 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.14% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Mainfreight's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.52%. a