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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La Poste SA, headquartered in France, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has outlined significant reduction targets. La Poste SA aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43.6% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions—covering purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and employee commuting—by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2040. The company has also committed that 70% of its investments will align with science-based targets by 2027. These targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). La Poste SA's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the air freight transportation and logistics sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 23,102,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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La Poste SA 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.
