PostNL N.V.
PostNL N.V., a leading logistics and postal services provider, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 2011, PostNL emerged from the separation of TNT Express and TNT Post, marking a significant milestone in the postal industry. The company primarily focuses on mail delivery, parcel services, and e-commerce logistics, catering to both businesses and consumers. PostNL is renowned for its innovative approach to parcel delivery, offering unique solutions such as same-day delivery and extensive tracking capabilities. With a strong market position, PostNL has established itself as a trusted partner in the logistics sector, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction ratings. Its commitment to sustainability and efficiency further enhances its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.
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PostNL N.V.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PostNL N.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 181,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 22,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 159,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, encompassing indirect emissions from the supply chain and downstream activities. Notably, PostNL has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction from 231,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure. 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 long-term strategy includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 45% by 2030, both measured from a 2021 baseline. These initiatives reflect PostNL's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 30,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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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