Landstar System, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Air Quality
- Driver Working Conditions
- Accident and Safety Management
Social Achievements
- Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) of 0.30 for direct employees and 0.00 fatality rate for both employees and independent contractors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Scope 1 Emissions:0
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Air Quality
- Driver Working Conditions
- Accident and Safety Management
Social Achievements
- Employee turnover rate: Voluntary = 11.2%, Involuntary = 2.3%
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,480,582 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:207 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,273 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:4,480,582 tCO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Stewardship
- Community Involvement
Environmental Achievements
- Improved average MPG for BCO trucks by 0.22 MPG between 2022 and 2012, resulting in 4.69 million fewer gallons of fuel used in 2022.
- 100% of new over-the-road van trailers acquired since 2018 have reinforced rear-underride guards.
- As of the end of 2022, 97% of van trailers were equipped with rechargeable battery-powered or solar-powered tracking devices.
- Average GHG emissions per loaded mile for loads hauled by truck brokerage carriers improved by 2% from 2021 to 2022.
Social Achievements
- Named to the Fortune 500 list and recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies and Best Midsized Employers.
- Recognized by the Women in Trucking Association as a top company for women.
- Received an Elevate Award for advancing gender diversity in the boardroom.
- Inducted 112 new One Million Mile Safe Drivers, nine new Two Million Mile Safe Drivers and five new Three Million Mile Safe Drivers in 2022.
- Landstar Scholarship Fund granted over $1 million in scholarships.
- Landstar BCO Benevolence Fund provided financial assistance to hundreds of BCOs.
Governance Achievements
- Participation in the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP).
- Report prepared under standards and metrics published by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Significant challenges remain with respect to the economic feasibility of electric trucks and the necessary further development of this technology for long-haul trucking operations.
- The extensive nationwide charging/fueling infrastructure and maintenance network necessary to support non-diesel-based trucks does not exist.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on incremental improvements to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions where possible, rather than speculative targets requiring significant future technology developments and infrastructure investment.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Awards & Recognition
- Fortune 500
- Forbes America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies
- Forbes Best Midsized Employers
- Women in Trucking Association Top Company for Women
- Elevate Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3,169,571 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:174 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,801 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:3,169,571 tCO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Stewardship
- Community Involvement
Environmental Achievements
- Scope 3 GHG emissions decreased 29% in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Average GHG emissions per mile for loads hauled by both BCOs and truck brokerage carriers each exhibited incremental improvement in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Over 97% of van trailers are equipped with rechargeable battery-powered or solar-powered tracking devices.
- 100% of new trailer purchases are equipped with low-rolling resistance tires since 2014.
Social Achievements
- Named to the Fortune 500 list and Forbes list of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies.
- Recognized by the Women in Trucking Association as one of the top companies for women to work for in transportation.
- Over $1 million distributed in undergraduate grants from the Landstar Scholarship Fund.
- 2,500+ agents, BCOs and employees have taken Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) training.
Governance Achievements
- Three of the eight members of Landstar’s board of directors are women.
- Report prepared under standards and metrics published by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Long-haul trucking operations powered by zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) are not commercially feasible at scale in North America.
- Significant technological, infrastructure-related and other hurdles remain to be overcome in order to operate a large long-haul trucking business in North America using ZEVs.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on incremental improvements to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
- Encourage BCOs to increase fuel efficiency through the LandstarOne® mobile app, Landstar Contractors’ Advantage Purchasing Program (LCAPP), and adoption of new technologies.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Landstar Contractors’ Advantage Purchasing Program (LCAPP)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Awards & Recognition
- Inbound Logistics’ 75 Green Supply Chain Partners