Pitney Bowes Inc., commonly referred to as Pitney Bowes, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1920, the company has established itself as a key player in the mailing and shipping industry, providing innovative solutions that streamline operations for businesses worldwide. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Pitney Bowes offers a diverse range of services, including shipping, mailing, and customer engagement solutions. The company is renowned for its unique core products, such as the SendPro shipping platform and advanced mailing systems, which enhance efficiency and reduce costs for clients. Over the years, Pitney Bowes has achieved significant milestones, including the development of cutting-edge software that integrates logistics and data analytics. As a trusted partner for businesses, Pitney Bowes continues to solidify its market position through a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
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In 2023, Pitney Bowes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 582,443,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 48,050,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,814,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 522,579,000 kg CO2e. The latter includes upstream transportation and distribution emissions of around 361,188,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the substantial impact of their supply chain activities. Pitney Bowes has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in their operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040. Additionally, they are working towards offsetting at least 20% of their energy consumption through renewable energy sources by 2025. The company has previously demonstrated progress in emissions reduction, having been recognised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a 2016 Climate Leaders Award Winner for achieving a 15% reduction in global absolute GHG emissions from 2012 to 2014. Pitney Bowes' emissions data is sourced directly from their own reporting, with no cascaded data from parent organisations. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in their ongoing initiatives and targets, which align with industry standards for climate action.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 28,747,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 47,155,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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