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 61 is higher than 96% 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 from Scope 1 and 2, alongside 5,473,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. An Post aims to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, using a 2009 baseline, and targets net zero emissions by 2030. From a 2019 baseline, An Post has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. An Post's emissions data shows a decrease from 29,426,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 25,253,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating progress towards its reduction goals. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 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.
