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