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 49,390 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 1 emissions at about 44,988 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,402 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 62,703 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2022 were approximately 91,135,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions contributing about 54,391,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 36,745,000 kg CO2e. Austrian Post has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45.3% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a long-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from 2021 levels. The company also aims to switch its entire vehicle fleet to non-fossil fuels for last-mile deliveries by 2030, and it has a near-term target to cut its carbon emissions by 14% by 2025, using 2013 as the base year. These targets are part of a broader strategy to align with science-based targets and contribute to global climate goals. Austrian Post's emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company, Österreichische Post AG, which is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives and reporting.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 36,046,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,447,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,345,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Austrian Post has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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