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La Poste SA

La Poste SA, commonly referred to as La Poste, is a prominent French postal service provider headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 1576, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across Europe and beyond, while maintaining a strong presence in the French market. Operating primarily in the postal and logistics industry, La Poste offers a diverse range of services, including mail delivery, parcel shipping, and banking solutions through its subsidiary, La Banque Postale. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation, particularly in digital services and sustainable logistics, setting it apart from competitors. With a rich history and a focus on customer-centric solutions, La Poste has solidified its position as a leader in the postal sector, achieving notable milestones such as the integration of advanced technology in its operations and a strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices.

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87

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

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Industry Benchmark

La Poste SA's score of 87 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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La Poste SA's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, La Poste SA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,480,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 331,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 44,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 5,105,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. To achieve this, La Poste SA has established near-term targets, including a 43.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. The company has already exceeded its previous target of a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions from its core activities by 2025, achieving this two years ahead of schedule. La Poste SA's long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2040, further committing that 70% of its investments will align with science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives reflect La Poste SA's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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20232024
Scope 1
387,000
000,000
Scope 2
38,000
00,000
Scope 3
5,284,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. La Poste SA's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 La Poste SA is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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