Poste Italiane Sustainability Profile
Poste Italiane S.p.A., commonly known as Poste Italiane, is a leading postal and logistics company headquartered in Rome, Italy. Established in 1862, it has evolved into a multifaceted enterprise, providing essential services across the postal, financial, and insurance sectors. With a strong presence throughout Italy, Poste Italiane operates in various regions, ensuring efficient delivery and customer service. The company offers a range of core products, including mail delivery, parcel services, and financial products such as savings accounts and insurance. Poste Italiane distinguishes itself through its extensive network of post offices and innovative digital solutions. As a key player in the Italian market, it has achieved significant milestones, including the successful integration of digital services, positioning itself as a trusted provider in the evolving landscape of logistics and finance.
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Poste Italiane's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Poste Italiane reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,489,877,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 130,851,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,502,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 29,355,524,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by capital goods, which account for about 28,437,157,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 234,326,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 130,592,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 4,972,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were notably lower than in 2024, reflecting a total of about 234,326,000 kg CO2e. Poste Italiane has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2030. This includes a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 15% by 2025 through increasing the share of low-impact vehicles in its fleet. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, focusing on decarbonising its investment portfolio. The organisation is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. All emissions data is sourced directly from Poste Italiane S.p.A., with no cascaded data from parent organisations.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 139,125,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,601,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 126,440,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Poste Italiane's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Poste Italiane's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Poste Italiane's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Poste Italiane 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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