Australian Postal
Australian Postal Corporation, commonly known as Australia Post, is a leading postal and logistics service provider headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1809, Australia Post has evolved significantly, becoming a vital part of the nation’s communication and delivery infrastructure, serving both urban and rural regions across the country. Operating in the postal and courier industry, Australia Post offers a diverse range of services, including mail delivery, parcel shipping, and retail services. Its unique blend of traditional postal services and modern e-commerce solutions positions it as a key player in the logistics market. Notable achievements include its extensive network of post offices and innovative digital services, which enhance customer convenience and accessibility. With a strong market presence, Australia Post continues to adapt to changing consumer needs, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the Australian logistics landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Australian Postal's score of 55 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Australian Postal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Australia Post reported total carbon emissions of approximately 121,613,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 655,123,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 143,770,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 15% by FY2025, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Over the years, Australia Post has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 135,939,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 121,613,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also saw a significant reduction from approximately 121,193,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 655,123,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 3 emissions increased from about 704,373,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 143,770,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Australia Post's climate commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target but is actively working towards significant emissions reductions across its operations.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 118,291,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 161,446,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 505,556,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Australian Postal 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.
