The Future of Freight: Decarbonization of Heavy-Duty Trucking is Accelerating

Apr 09, 2025 at 03:03 PM CST
The transportation sector is the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are the fastest-growing source of transport emissions, driven by the expansion of e-commerce and consumer demand for fast delivery. Trucks’ disproportionate impact on emissions and community health underscores the urgency of adopting cleaner, more efficient technologies and practices. In 2024, As You Sow engaged several freight and logistics companies with large fleets, seeking information about their progress toward Paris-aligned climate transition plans. Given the companies’ limited emission reduction commitments, we filed shareholder proposals on behalf of four investors, seeking disclosure as to how Old Dominion Freight Line, Ryder System, Saia, and XPO planned to reduce their Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

Apr 09, 2025 at 03:03 PM CST

The transportation sector is the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are the fastest-growing source of transport emissions, driven by the expansion of e-commerce and consumer demand for fast delivery. Trucks’ disproportionate impact on emissions and community health underscores the urgency of adopting cleaner, more efficient technologies and practices.

In 2024, As You Sow engaged several freight and logistics companies with large fleets, seeking information about their progress toward Paris-aligned climate transition plans. Given the companies’ limited emission reduction commitments, we filed shareholder proposals on behalf of four investors, seeking disclosure as to how Old Dominion Freight Line, Ryder System, Saia, and XPO planned to reduce their Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement.