Climate Change Data

Bison Transport

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2013

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Fuel Efficiency

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20% compared to diesel using LNG trucks.

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Limited LNG infrastructure in Alberta.
  • High initial investment costs for LNG trucks ($80,000 more than diesel trucks).
  • Uncertainty about long-term road tax implications for natural gas.
  • Operational challenges related to LNG storage and handling.
  • Limited understanding of natural gas and its impact on fuel consumption, truck performance, and maintenance.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Partnership with Shell Canada to develop LNG refueling infrastructure.
  • Focusing on high-utilization routes (Calgary-Edmonton) to maximize fuel efficiency and offset costs.
  • Ongoing learning and optimization of LNG truck specifications, electronics, and tuning.
  • Exploring LNG options in other jurisdictions (e.g., British Columbia).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Savings of over 164,234 tons of CO2 in 2023, benchmarked against moving all freight with 2016 model year tractor
  • Reduction of CO2 from the intermodal network (compared to tractor-single trailer configuration) was 110,424 tons of CO2
  • Approximately 913 tons of CO2 per year has been saved with LED lighting in our facilities.

Social Achievements

  • Recognized as a SmartWay High Performer for outstanding environmental performance and leadership
  • Bison was recognized as the Safest Fleet in North America by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for the 18th consecutive year.

Governance Achievements

  • Implementing policies to require or induce lower fuel consumption and sustainability measures

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Challenges in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
  • Delays in the development of Tesla full battery electric (BEV) tractor
Mitigation Strategies
  • Leveraging third-party and industry experts to identify potential opportunities
  • Working closely with our people, suppliers, and customers to ensure everyone is empowered to be part of the solution
  • Continuing to work with Tesla to identify the optimal network for Bison

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: BC Trucking Association (BCTA) eco-certification, SmartWay High Performer

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • SmartWay High Performer
  • TCA Safest Fleet in North America