Mainfreight Ltd
Mainfreight's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
Mainfreight has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mainfreight's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mainfreight amounted to 320,107 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 Mainfreight increased by 24.25%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mainfreight were 303,309 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 8.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mainfreight's Scope 1 emissions increased by 26.78%, 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 2023, Mainfreight reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,798 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Mainfreight reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Mainfreight's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mainfreight's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mainfreight 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Mainfreight use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Mainfreight reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Mainfreight's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Mainfreight's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Mainfreight reported 1,490,756 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 2023 disclosure of Mainfreight includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 3 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Mainfreight's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mainfreight's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Mainfreight reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,490,756 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 92.43% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.57% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. 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 (2022), Mainfreight's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mainfreight 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mainfreight disclose?
In 2023, Mainfreight reported emissions for 2 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 Mainfreight's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Mainfreight's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,082,068 tCO₂e (92.43%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 88,581 tCO₂e (7.57%)
Mainfreight's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mainfreight’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Mainfreight reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 303,309 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,550 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 85.45 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 2023, Mainfreight reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 85.45 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 2023, Mainfreight ranked 17 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Mainfreight among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Mainfreight's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Mainfreight reported a total carbon footprint of 1,810,863 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.23% increase compared to 2022, 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 82.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 16.75%. a