An Post
An Post, officially known as An Post Teoranta, is Ireland's national postal service, headquartered in Dublin, IE. Established in 1984, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the logistics and communications industry. An Post operates across various regions in Ireland, providing essential services that include mail delivery, parcel services, and financial solutions. With a commitment to innovation, An Post has introduced unique offerings such as its parcel locker service and digital mail solutions, catering to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its network of post offices and a strong focus on sustainability. As a trusted provider, An Post holds a prominent position in the market, recognised for its reliability and customer-centric approach.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
An Post's score of 44 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
An Post's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, An Post reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,253,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, alongside about 5,473,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. An Post has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Over the past few years, An Post has demonstrated a consistent effort to lower its emissions. For instance, emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were approximately 28,215,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and about 24,820,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a downward trend. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. An Post's climate initiatives align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, including signing the Amazon Climate Pledge in late 2023. The organisation's efforts are crucial in the air freight transportation and logistics sector, where reducing greenhouse gas emissions is vital for combating climate change.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000 | 00,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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An Post is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
