Old Dominion Shareholders Call on Company to Adopt Basic Climate Targets and Prepare for a Clean Energy Future

Today, Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., one of the largest North American trucking companies operating in 48 states, faces a shareholder vote on an Amalgamated Bank and As You Sow proposal calling for Old Dominion to adopt interim and long-term greenhouse gas reduction (GHG) targets to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. The transportation sector plays a pivotal role in reaching the Paris Agreement’s goal as it is the highest emitting sector in the United States, with 24% of these emissions from ground freight transportation.

Climate ChangeAs You SowMay 15, 2024Old Dominion, climate, diesel, trucks, Net Zero