XPO·Shipping / Logistics·Greenwich, United States·Founded 1987·Last verified 31 May 2026
18
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review

XPO has gone three years without updating its North American emissions data, creating a transparency crisis at a company responsible for over 1.4 million tonnes of annual Scope 1 emissions. The company lacks science-based targets, comprehensive renewable energy strategy, and biodiversity policy. A $7.9M environmental settlement in 2024 underscores operational compliance failures.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Shipping / Logistics sector ceiling.
30 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
22 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 22) = 24.4
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.82
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
18 / 100
The ten questions

Where XPO is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 3/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (1/10, 1/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

8 of 12 sources are third-party verified or public record.

[1]Third-party verified
As You Sow: XPO Logistics Disclose Reduce GHG Emissions Resolution (December 2024)
2024
Q1Q2Q3Q8Q9
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[2]Third-party verified
Ditch Carbon: XPO Logistics Profile
Ongoing
Q1Q2
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[3]Self-reported
XPO Sustainability Portal
Ongoing
Q1
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[4]Self-reported
XPO 2025 Sustainability Report (via Marketo landing page)
2025
Q2Q3
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[5]SEC filing
XPO Investor Relations: SEC Filing
Unknown
Q4Q9
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[6]Public record
Multimodal: XPO Logistics Cuts Offsets to Maintain Carbon Neutral Status
Unknown
Q4Q6Q7
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[7]Public record
FreightWaves: XPO Logistics Holds Off on Emission Reduction Target
Unknown
Q5Q6Q7
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[8]Public record
California Attorney General: $7.9M Settlement with XPO Logistics (May 2024)
2024
Q5Q10
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[9]Public record
Trucking Dive: XPO Q3 2025 $35M Charge for Environmental Lawsuit
2025
Q10
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[10]Self-reported
XPO EuropeNews: Renewal of Objectif CO2 Charter Commitment
Unknown
Q8
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[11]Self-reported
Truck Editions: XPO Charte CO2 2025 (French)
2025
Q8
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[12]Public record
Parcel and Postal Technology International: XPO Logistics Gold Sustainability (2024)
2024
Q9
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XPO in context

XPO sits at the bottom of the shipping / logistics pack.

Among the 14 major shipping / logistics brands we've scored, XPO sits 14th of 14.

14/14
XPO's rank
30
Industry average
18
Industry low
46
Industry high
How this score has moved

XPO's score over time.

today

Score history begins 4 April 2026.

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What's being contested

This score is not currently being contested.

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About XPO

XPO Logistics is a US-based transportation and logistics provider operating 614+ facilities across 17 countries, including trucking, freight brokerage, warehousing, and last-mile delivery. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, XPO serves Fortune 500 customers with a fleet exceeding 13,000 drivers and annual revenue around $15 billion.

Founded
1987
Headquarters
Greenwich, United States
Employees
~38,000
Annual revenue
~$8.1B
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