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Postnord

PostNord AB, commonly referred to as PostNord, is a leading logistics and postal service provider headquartered in Sweden. Established in 2009 through the merger of Posten AB and Post Danmark A/S, the company operates extensively across the Nordic region, including Denmark and Norway. Specialising in parcel delivery, freight services, and communication solutions, PostNord stands out for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in logistics. The company has made significant strides in digital transformation, enhancing customer experience through advanced tracking and delivery options. With a strong market position, PostNord is recognised for its reliability and efficiency, serving both businesses and consumers. Notable achievements include its role in facilitating e-commerce growth in the region, making it a pivotal player in the logistics industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Postnord's score of 83 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Postnord's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, PostNord reported total carbon emissions of approximately 507,245,000 kg CO2e, comprising 33,905,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,455,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 466,885,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions, with targets set to achieve an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. As of now, they have achieved a 55% reduction relative to this baseline. Additionally, PostNord aims for a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per parcel by 2030, with a current achievement of 22% relative to the baseline. PostNord's overarching climate goal is to attain fossil-free transportation and operations by 2030. The company has signed the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment, aligning its emissions reduction targets with the necessary actions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This commitment includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, ensuring a comprehensive approach to their climate strategy.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Postnord's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Postnord is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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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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