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Saia Inc

Common Name
Saia
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Trucking
Employees
13,734
Ticker
SAIA
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Saia Inc. is a leading transportation company specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) services across North America. It provides regional, interregional, and national LTL freight solutions for shipm...

Saia's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Saia 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).

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

Metric (tCO2e)20242023
Total Scope 1
665,331a
606,424a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
N/AN/A
Location-Based
N/AN/A
Total Scope 3
N/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
207.328a
210.4592a
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a. Saia's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024

Insights into Saia's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Saia amounted to 665,331 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure reflects direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Saia increased by 9.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Saia's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Saia's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Saia were 665,331 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Saia's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

Insights into Saia’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Saia reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 665,331 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,209 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 207.33 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Saia's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00050,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5001,0002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DonaldsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,536 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,586Scope 1 Intensity: 6.56 tCO2e/$MValmont IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 113,873 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,075Scope 1 Intensity: 27.94 tCO2e/$MSPX TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,107 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,984Scope 1 Intensity: 7.11 tCO2e/$MApplied Industrial TechnologiesYear: 2025Scope 1: 32,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,563Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Drainage SystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 161,628 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,904Scope 1 Intensity: 55.65 tCO2e/$MWatts Water TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,252Scope 1 Intensity: 4.76 tCO2e/$MGracoYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,131 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,113Scope 1 Intensity: 7.16 tCO2e/$MCraneYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,490 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 3.98 tCO2e/$MBizLink HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,226 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,651Scope 1 Intensity: 3.17 tCO2e/$MMoogYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,609Scope 1 Intensity: 3.47 tCO2e/$MLincoln Electric HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,009Scope 1 Intensity: 17.75 tCO2e/$MGenerac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,296Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MMueller IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,769Scope 1 Intensity: 16.83 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Energy IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,669 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,656Scope 1 Intensity: 1.01 tCO2e/$MNordsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,668 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,690Scope 1 Intensity: 2.11 tCO2e/$MIDEXYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,269Scope 1 Intensity: 5.24 tCO2e/$MITTYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,631Scope 1 Intensity: 5.25 tCO2e/$MANE (Cayman)Year: 2024Scope 1: 433,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,735Scope 1 Intensity: 249.72 tCO2e/$MRXOYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,296 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,927Scope 1 Intensity: 10.26 tCO2e/$MXPOYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,325,813 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,072Scope 1 Intensity: 164.25 tCO2e/$MOld Dominion Freight LineYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,158,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,815Scope 1 Intensity: 199.24 tCO2e/$MSchneider NationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 966,877 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,291Scope 1 Intensity: 182.76 tCO2e/$MKnight-Swift Transportation HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,643,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,410Scope 1 Intensity: 356.80 tCO2e/$MWerner EnterprisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 901,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,030Scope 1 Intensity: 297.51 tCO2e/$MArcBestYear: 2024Scope 1: 477,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,179Scope 1 Intensity: 114.30 tCO2e/$MSaiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 665,331 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,209Scope 1 Intensity: 207.33 tCO2e/$M

How does Saia's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Saia reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 207.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.16, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Saia rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Saia ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Saia among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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