TAKEAWAYS
GETTING TO NET ZERO
that AI data centers are projected to generate 718 million tons of CO2 emissions by 2030—comparable to the current emissions in the aviation or shipping industries. The report also includes the following takeaways: • 55% of G2000 companies have reduced their operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) since 2016. • 77% have reduced emissions intensity (emissions per unit of revenue). • 30% are deploying 15 or more decarbonization levers, which represents a crucial threshold on the path to net zero. • 64% of European companies have full Scope 1-3 targets, compared to only 26% of North American companies.
While many companies say sustainability is on the top of their agendas, how many are actually making measurable progress toward sustainability goals? Not enough, according to Accenture’s latest Destination Net Zero report, an analysis of net zero commitments, carbon reduction activities, and emissions data for the 2,000 biggest companies (G2000) worldwide. The 2024 report shows only one in six (16%) of the world’s largest companies are currently on track to reach net zero emissions in their operations by 2050—down from 18% last year—while close to half (45%) continue to increase carbon emissions. Interestingly, the report shows AI is emerging as a key accelerant of decarbonization, but only 14% of companies are using it to tackle emissions. Conversely, AI could also have a negative impact given
More Progress Needed to Reach Net Zero Only 16% of G2000 companies are on track to reach net zero in their operations by 2050. (Based on 2016 to latest available data.)
Overall
16%
38%
45%
Europe Rest of World North America Asia Pacific
21%
47%
33%
17% 17%
41% 41%
42% 42%
11%
33%
56%
On track
Off track, but decreasing emissions
Off track and still growing emissions
Source: Accenture
TRUCK DRIVER PAY DOWN; OPTIMISM UP America’s truck drivers are earning less than before, but feeling better about the market’s future. This somewhat contradictory viewpoint emerges in new research from Conversion Interactive Agency, a truck driver recruitment firm, and survey company PDA. Their Fall 2024 Driver Survey provides insights into the evolving priorities, challenges, and sentiments of professional truck drivers in today’s market.
Truck drivers also indicate the following: • 59.3% are currently looking for a trucking job—the highest percentage of drivers since Conversion and PDA began tracking this number—while 53.3% of truckers say they feel valued and appreciated at their current job. • “Predictable pay” (81.9%) is the number-one reason cited by those seeking jobs, followed by “better home time” (65.7%), and “consistent miles” (49.1%). • More home time does not trump pay; 40.8% say they would be “very unlikely” to accept a pay reduction for more home time. • When job hunting, 14.7% of truckers apply to one company, 39.9% apply to two or three companies, 17.1% four to five, and 28.3% more than five.
While 59.4% of drivers surveyed say they are not earning more now than they were a year ago, 51.1% say 2025 will be a better year for truckers than 2024. Many drivers remain optimistic as economists are indicating a return for most freight sectors.
How likely would you consider applying for a driving job with reduced pay if it offered improved home time?
Are you earning more now as a truck driver than you were one year ago?
8.9% 19.2%
18.9% 12.2% 40.8%
Source: Conversion Interactive Agency/PDA
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