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 score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
PostNL N.V.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PostNL N.V. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 22,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 22,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 159,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from 2022, when total emissions were about 201,000,000 kg CO2e. PostNL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, PostNL aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 45% by 2030. The company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030, further supporting its sustainability goals. Historically, PostNL's emissions have shown a downward trend, with total emissions of approximately 230,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017, decreasing to about 215,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 228,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company’s proactive approach to emissions reduction reflects its commitment to environmental responsibility and aligns with industry standards for climate action.
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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 | - |
| 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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