XPO Inc
XPO's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2021, XPO 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, XPO has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 - 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into XPO's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of XPO amounted to 1,444,702 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of XPO decreased by 4.94%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
XPO's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are XPO's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of XPO were 1,401,005 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has XPO reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, XPO's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), XPO's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are XPO's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, XPO reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 43,697 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has XPO reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, XPO's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), XPO's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 12.25% in 2021, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does XPO use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, XPO reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
XPO's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into XPO's Value Chain Emissions
In 2021, XPO reported 917,061 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 2021 disclosure of XPO includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2020, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
XPO's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are XPO's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, XPO reported total Scope 3 emissions of 917,061 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has XPO reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, XPO's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that XPO 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), XPO's Scope 3 emissions increased by 103.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into XPO’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2021, XPO reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,401,005 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,202 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 194.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
XPO's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does XPO's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2021, XPO reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 194.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.04, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does XPO rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2021, XPO ranked 20 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places XPO among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into XPO's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, XPO reported a total carbon footprint of 2,361,763 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.91% increase compared to 2020, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to XPO's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 59.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 38.83%. a