Postnl
PostNL, officially known as PostNL N.V., is a leading postal and logistics company headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 2011, PostNL has evolved from its historical roots in mail delivery to become a key player in the logistics and e-commerce sectors, primarily serving the Dutch and Belgian markets. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including parcel delivery, mail services, and logistics solutions, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and sustainability. PostNL's unique approach to integrating technology into its operations has positioned it as a frontrunner in the industry. With a strong market presence, PostNL has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in parcel automation and a robust network that supports both domestic and international deliveries. Its dedication to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted logistics partner.
DitchCarbon Score
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Postnl's score of 83 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Postnl's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PostNL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 179,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The breakdown includes 179,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, while Scope 3 emissions also accounted for 179,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services. PostNL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 18% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company has pledged to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2025. Looking further ahead, PostNL has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. This includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 45% by 2030, both from a 2021 base year. These initiatives reflect PostNL's dedication to sustainability and its alignment with industry standards for climate action, contributing to the broader goal of mitigating climate change impacts.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 30,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 200,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Postnl 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.
