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La Poste SA

La Poste SA, commonly referred to as La Poste, is a prominent French postal service provider headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 1576, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across Europe and beyond, while maintaining a strong presence in the French market. Operating primarily in the postal and logistics industry, La Poste offers a diverse range of services, including mail delivery, parcel shipping, and banking solutions through its subsidiary, La Banque Postale. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation, particularly in digital services and sustainable logistics, setting it apart from competitors. With a rich history and a focus on customer-centric solutions, La Poste has solidified its position as a leader in the postal sector, achieving notable milestones such as the integration of advanced technology in its operations and a strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices.

DitchCarbon Score

How does La Poste SA's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

La Poste SA's score of 61 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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La Poste SA's reported carbon emissions

La Poste SA, headquartered in France, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Although specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has outlined significant reduction targets. La Poste SA aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2025, using 2013 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 14% within the same timeframe. For the longer term, the company has committed to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. In the near term, La Poste SA has also set a target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43.6% by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. Furthermore, it aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from various sources, including purchased goods and services, by 25% by 2030. The company has pledged that 70% of its investments will align with science-based targets by 2027. These commitments reflect La Poste SA's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its dedication to sustainable practices within the air freight transportation and logistics sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. La Poste SA's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for La Poste SA is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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La Poste SA is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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