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Old Dominion Freight Line Inc

Common Name
Old Dominion Freight Line
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Trucking
Employees
21,719
Ticker
ODFL
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers, specializing in regional, inter-regional, and national LTL services through a single inte...

Old Dominion Freight Line's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Old Dominion Freight Line 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, Old Dominion Freight Line has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
1,158,559a
1,198,591b
1,318,785b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
27,490a
N/AN/A
Location-Based
25,232a
N/AN/A
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/A
26,690b
28,949b
Total Scope 3
N/A
551,981b
332,239b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
199.2428a
204.3232b
210.6659b
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Verified Sources Behind Old Dominion Freight Line’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Old Dominion Freight Line's Verification report 2024
b. Old Dominion Freight Line's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023
c. Old Dominion Freight Line's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2021

Insights into Old Dominion Freight Line's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Old Dominion Freight Line amounted to 1,183,791 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Old Dominion Freight Line decreased by 3.39%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

Old Dominion Freight Line's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e-8%+14%+4%-9%-3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Old Dominion Freight Line's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Old Dominion Freight Line were 1,158,559 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Old Dominion Freight Line reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Old Dominion Freight Line's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Old Dominion Freight Line's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are Old Dominion Freight Line's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Old Dominion Freight Line reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,490 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 25,232 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

What methodology does Old Dominion Freight Line use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Old Dominion Freight Line reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Old Dominion Freight Line's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Old Dominion Freight Line’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Old Dominion Freight Line reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,158,559 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,815 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 199.24 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Old Dominion Freight Line's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2005,00050,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Global PaymentsYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,106Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MEquifaxYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,682Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MAquila Part Prod ComYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,726 tCO2eRevenue: $M 801Scope 1 Intensity: 30.87 tCO2e/$MTegma Gestao LogisticaYear: 2022Scope 1: 2,020 tCO2eRevenue: $M 259Scope 1 Intensity: 7.79 tCO2e/$MOdfjellYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,234,783 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,115Scope 1 Intensity: 1,107.03 tCO2e/$MANE (Cayman)Year: 2024Scope 1: 433,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,735Scope 1 Intensity: 249.72 tCO2e/$MYamato HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 649,522 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,613Scope 1 Intensity: 55.93 tCO2e/$MVeraltoYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,193Scope 1 Intensity: 6.38 tCO2e/$MVerisk AnalyticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,388 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,882Scope 1 Intensity: 0.83 tCO2e/$MCopartYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,237Scope 1 Intensity: 21.67 tCO2e/$MATIYear: 2024Scope 1: 430,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,362Scope 1 Intensity: 98.75 tCO2e/$MHubbellYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,629Scope 1 Intensity: 9.04 tCO2e/$MCurtiss-WrightYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,477 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,121Scope 1 Intensity: 5.28 tCO2e/$MCarpenter TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 265,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,760Scope 1 Intensity: 96.02 tCO2e/$MIngersoll Rand IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,235Scope 1 Intensity: 5.38 tCO2e/$MAMETEKYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,941Scope 1 Intensity: 4.28 tCO2e/$MSeino HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 360,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,245Scope 1 Intensity: 84.86 tCO2e/$MXPOYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,325,813 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,072Scope 1 Intensity: 164.25 tCO2e/$MWerner EnterprisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 901,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,030Scope 1 Intensity: 297.51 tCO2e/$MArcBestYear: 2024Scope 1: 477,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,179Scope 1 Intensity: 114.30 tCO2e/$MRXOYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,296 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,927Scope 1 Intensity: 10.26 tCO2e/$MSchneider NationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 966,877 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,291Scope 1 Intensity: 182.76 tCO2e/$MSaiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 665,331 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,209Scope 1 Intensity: 207.33 tCO2e/$MKnight-Swift Transportation HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,643,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,410Scope 1 Intensity: 356.80 tCO2e/$MOld Dominion Freight LineYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,158,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,815Scope 1 Intensity: 199.24 tCO2e/$M

How does Old Dominion Freight Line's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Old Dominion Freight Line reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 199.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 43.4, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Old Dominion Freight Line rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Old Dominion Freight Line ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Old Dominion Freight Line among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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