PostNL N.V., a leading logistics and postal services provider, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 2011, PostNL emerged from the separation of TNT Express and TNT Post, marking a significant milestone in the postal industry. The company primarily focuses on mail delivery, parcel services, and e-commerce logistics, catering to both businesses and consumers. PostNL is renowned for its innovative approach to parcel delivery, offering unique solutions such as same-day delivery and extensive tracking capabilities. With a strong market position, PostNL has established itself as a trusted partner in the logistics sector, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction ratings. Its commitment to sustainability and efficiency further enhances its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.
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In 2024, PostNL N.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 287,755,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 21,339,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 80,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 266,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (168,350,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (47,948,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 313,293,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 22,459,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 189,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 290,645,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. PostNL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 45% by 2030. These targets are part of a broader commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company also aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions to 12,000 kg CO2e by 2030, down from a baseline of 30,000 kg CO2e in 2017, representing a 60% reduction. Furthermore, PostNL is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect PostNL's commitment to sustainable practices within the air freight transportation and logistics sector.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 37,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 211,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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