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Australian Postal

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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.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Australian Postal's score of 70 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Australian Postal's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Australia Post reported total carbon emissions of approximately 841,939,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 281,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 65,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 655,123,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 866,082,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 122,974,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 84,467,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 658,641,000 kg CO2e. Australia Post has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 15% by FY2025, using FY2019 as the baseline. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is on track to meet its 2025 target, which is crucial for its long-term sustainability goals. The emissions data is sourced directly from the Australian Postal Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company operates within the air freight transportation and logistics sector, and its commitments align with industry standards for climate action.

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492,373,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Australian Postal's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Australian Postal is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Australian Postal 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
Reduction Actions

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