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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

How does Postnord's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

82

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Postnord's score of 82 is higher than 98% 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 for an 80% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. 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 long-term climate goal is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company has signed the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and fossil-free operations. The targets align with industry standards, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, PostNord is actively working towards a more sustainable future through these ambitious climate commitments.

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43,825,000
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248,672,000
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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 very 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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Postnord is committed to some reduction initiatives 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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