Ryder System, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:7,496,246 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:644,157 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:71,374 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:6,740,253 tCO2e/year
Waste Generated:27,230 tons/year (mixed solid waste); 5,841 tons/year (mixed recyclable waste)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved emissions reduction targets ahead of 2024 schedule
- Trained over 1,500 (30%) active technicians in alternative fuel vehicle maintenance
Social Achievements
- Achieved 90% of key talent completing leadership development activities
- Provided leadership development for all Black and women leaders
- Invested 10% of Ryder Charitable Foundation’s budget for initiatives to expand equality and diversity for the Black community
Governance Achievements
- 100% of employees completed compliance and ethics training
- 100% of employees reviewed and agreed to abide by Principles of Business Conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Evolving regulations, markets, severe weather, and other events may reduce efficiencies or cause significant business disruptions
- Supply chain disruptions due to various factors
Mitigation Strategies
- Closely monitoring, responding to, and mitigating climate-related risks
- Maintaining constant communication with key suppliers to manage supply chain risks
- Identifying supplementary suppliers for critical components
- Leveraging technology to track supply and mitigate delays
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainability questions included in RFPs
- Ongoing dialogue with key suppliers on sustainability
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather
- Business disruptions
Transition Risks
- Evolving regulations
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB Air Freight & Logistics Standard, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001 (select sites)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- TruckWings
- RyderDriveTM telematics program
- COOP vehicle-sharing platform
Awards & Recognition
- FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies
- EPA SmartWay Excellence Award
- Food Logistics’ Top Green Providers
- Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity
- Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans
- Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:18,960,373 MT CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:869,939 MT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:69,851 MT CO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:18,020,583 MT CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:10%
Total Energy Consumption:14,428,320 GJ
Waste Generated:28,845 tons (mixed solid waste); 6,615 tons (mixed recycled waste)
Carbon Intensity:2.75 lbs CO2e per mile traveled (Scope 1 mobile emissions); 7.48 lbs CO2e per square foot (Scope 1 stationary and Scope 2 emissions)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Honored as a SmartWay® High Performer in the All Metrics and Carbon Metrics categories.
- Reduced energy consumption by 2,067 GJ by replacing lighting with LEDs and HVAC systems.
Social Achievements
- Maintained pay parity for employees of color and women at the professional and managerial levels.
- Completed 25 hours of training per employee on average in 2023.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained ISO 27001 certification for cybersecurity.
- Received 1,169 reports that alleged wrongdoing, with 100% of substantiated allegations resulting in remedial action.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Evaluate new Scope 1 and 2 intensity emissions reduction targets (based on lbs CO2e per mile traveled and lbs CO2e per square foot) in 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Evolving regulations, supply chain market conditions, severe weather, and other events may reduce efficiencies or affect fleet utilization and operations for our customers and Ryder.
- Protecting data and critical information from cybersecurity threats and breaches.
Mitigation Strategies
- Annual disclosure of detailed environmental progress in CDP Response.
- Utilizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework to inform our cybersecurity program.
- Implementing controls to proactively identify and minimize risk for Ryder and our customers while promoting security awareness to safeguard our systems.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct addressing environmental management, bribery and corruption, ethical labor practices, human rights, health, and safety.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather
Transition Risks
- Evolving regulations
- Supply chain market conditions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Air Freight and Logistics Standard, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001 (select sites), ISO 27001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- RyderElectric+ (turnkey EV solution)
Awards & Recognition
- SmartWay® High Performer
- Food Logistics’ Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers
- Forbes America’s Best Large Employers
- FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies
- Inbound Logistics’ G7 5 Green Supply Chain Partners
- Military Times Best for Vets: Employers
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Women in Trucking Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation
- Expansión: 500 Most Important Companies in Mexico