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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 postal solutions, catering to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike. The company holds a strong market position, recognised for its reliability and extensive network, which spans urban and rural areas. Notable achievements include its role in supporting local communities and contributing to Ireland's economic growth through efficient postal services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does An Post'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.

7

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

An Post's score of 7 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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An Post's reported carbon emissions

An Post, headquartered in Ireland (IE), currently does not have publicly available data on its carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. In the absence of specific emissions data, it is important to note that many organisations in the postal and logistics sector are increasingly committing to reducing their carbon footprints through various sustainability initiatives. These may include transitioning to electric vehicles, enhancing energy efficiency in operations, and implementing waste reduction strategies. As An Post continues to navigate its climate commitments, it is likely to align with industry standards and best practices aimed at achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. An Post's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is 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. An Post is headquartered in IE, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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