Canada Post
Canada Post Corporation, commonly known as Canada Post, is the primary postal operator in Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Established in 1867, it has evolved into a vital component of the Canadian economy, providing essential mail and parcel delivery services across urban and rural regions. As a leader in the postal industry, Canada Post offers a range of services, including standard mail, expedited parcel delivery, and international shipping. Its commitment to innovation is evident in its integration of technology, enhancing customer experience through online tracking and flexible delivery options. Recognised for its extensive network and reliability, Canada Post plays a crucial role in connecting Canadians and businesses alike. With a strong market position, it continues to adapt to the changing landscape of e-commerce and logistics, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of its customers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Canada 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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.
Industry Benchmark
Canada Post's score of 18 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Canada Post's reported carbon emissions
Canada Post has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets. In the near term, Canada Post aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Additionally, it plans for 67% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets by 2025, alongside a commitment that 100% of its investments will align with these targets by the same year. For the long term, Canada Post has committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the 1.5°C climate goal, demonstrating Canada Post's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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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.
Canada 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.
