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PostNL N.V.

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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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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

PostNL N.V.'s score of 62 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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PostNL N.V.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, PostNL N.V., headquartered in the Netherlands, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 287,755,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 21,339,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 80,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 266,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (168,350,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (47,948,000 kg CO2e). PostNL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. This target is part of a broader commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 45% by 2030 from the same baseline year. In 2023, PostNL's emissions were reported at approximately 313,293,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease from the previous year. The company has also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030, reinforcing its sustainability strategy. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect PostNL's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions across all scopes.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PostNL N.V.'s primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for PostNL N.V. is in NL, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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PostNL N.V. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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