Austrian Post, officially known as Österreichische Post AG, is a leading postal and logistics service provider headquartered in Vienna, Austria (AT). Established in 1999, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the European postal industry. Austrian Post operates extensively across Austria and has a growing presence in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mail delivery, parcel logistics, and financial services, distinguished by its commitment to reliability and efficiency. With a strong market position, Austrian Post has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its parcel services to meet the rising demand for e-commerce solutions. Its innovative approach and customer-centric focus have solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the logistics sector.
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In 2023, Austrian Post reported total carbon emissions of approximately 72,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 44,988,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,402,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 62,703,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 91,135,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 48,533,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 5,858,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 36,745,000 kg CO2e. Austrian Post has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 14% by 2025, using 2013 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a significant reduction of 45.3% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company is also transitioning its vehicle fleet to non-fossil fuels for last-mile deliveries by 2030, further supporting its sustainability goals. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Austrian Post's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 35,713,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 19,620,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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