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Poste Italiane, officially known as Poste Italiane S.p.A., is a prominent provider within Italy’s sea and coastal water transportation services sector. Headquartered in Italy, the company operates extensively across the country, serving key maritime regions with a focus on logistics and transportation solutions. Founded in 1862, Poste Italiane has evolved into a leading entity in postal and financial services, with a significant presence in maritime logistics.
The organisation’s core offerings include specialised sea freight, coastal shipping, and related logistics services, distinguished by their reliability and extensive network. Recognised for its longstanding market position, Poste Italiane continues to play a vital role in Italy’s transportation infrastructure, supporting both commercial and public sector needs. Its commitment to innovation and operational excellence underscores its status as a key player in the industry.
+60 vs industry average
Poste Italiane’s score of 68 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Maritime Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Maritime Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Poste Italiane, based in Italy and operating in sea and coastal water transportation services, is committed to addressing its carbon footprint. In 2025, the company reported total emissions of approximately 59.19 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 151.17 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 3.71 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 59.04 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions was investments, accounting for approximately 57.58 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Poste Italiane's total emissions were approximately 61.43 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 147.34 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, around 4.04 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 61.28 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. The majority of Scope 3 emissions in 2024 also stemmed from investments, at approximately 60.12 billion kg CO2e.
Poste Italiane has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 across all scopes. Additionally, the company is targeting Net Zero for its investment portfolio by 2050. As part of its near-term goals, Poste Italiane is working towards a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from increasing the share of low-environmental impact vehicles (electric, hybrid, low-emission) in Nexive, SDA, and Milkman by 2025, against a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, a 1.0% reduction in the Group's direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) from buildings is targeted between 2023 and 2025. Poste Italiane also signed The Climate Pledge in June 2023. All reported emissions data and reduction targets are directly from Poste Italiane S.p.A.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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