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 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 to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. This target is part of a broader commitment to achieve net-zero 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 total emissions were reported at approximately 313,293,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 22,459,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 27,176,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 290,645,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 373,468,000 kg CO2e. PostNL's commitment to sustainability includes sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2025, reinforcing its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with global climate goals. The company's targets are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their strategies contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 37,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 211,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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