Curious to see the emissions of the organizations you buy from or invest in?
Book a demo for a pilot project
PostNord, also commonly known as Postnord, is a prominent postal and logistics provider with its headquarters located in Solna, Sweden. Formed in 2009 through the strategic merger of Post Danmark and Posten AB, the company builds upon centuries of national postal service heritage within the Nordic region. Its industry classification is post and telecommunication services (64).
Operating across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, with extensive European and global logistics capabilities, PostNord delivers comprehensive solutions. Its core offerings include reliable parcel and letter delivery, specialised e-commerce logistics, and innovative communication services. PostNord is recognised as Northern Europe's leading integrated provider, facilitating vital supply chains and connecting businesses and individuals.
90
DitchCarbon score
+48 vs industry average
Postnord’s score of 90 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Postnord?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Low
Post and Telecommunications Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.155
20182025
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Postnord's reported carbon emissions
Postnord, a Swedish post and telecommunication services provider, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 380.55 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 16.68 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6.13 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 357.74 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 507.06 million kg CO2e, comprising about 25.86 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, 6.24 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based), and 474.96 million kg CO2e in Scope 3. Looking back to 2023, total emissions stood at around 507.25 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 33.91 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 6.46 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 466.89 million kg CO2e.
Postnord is committed to ambitious climate targets, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidance. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using a 2020 base year. Near-term SBTi targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 69.1% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Additionally, Postnord commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030 from the same baseline. Long-term SBTi targets include a 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040. The company also has a specific goal of achieving zero emissions for last-mile transportation by no later than 2027 and fossil-fuel-free transportation and operations by 2030.
Postnord is also a signatory to the Climate Pledge, committing to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Assessing Postnord as a supplier or portfolio company?
- See verified emissions data for over 2 million organizations
- View emissions forecasts for Postnord and the organizations you buy from or invest in
- Get PCAF data quality (DQ) scores, including for private organizations
Postnord’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
PostNord AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2040 from a 2020 base year.
On track90%
2030
69.1% reduction in Scope 1
PostNord AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 69.1% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
On track69.1%
2030
42% reduction in scope 3 total
PostNord AB commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
On track42%
See all 7 climate goals
Sign up to see all goals
Already have an account? Sign in now
Showing SBTi-validated targets only. Sign up or sign in to see all disclosed climate targets.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
7 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
See details
Not active
The Climate Pledge
Signed 2024See details
Active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
See details
Not active
RE 100
See details
Not active
Climate Action 100
See details
Not active
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsCompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Postnord9 months ago
90
Need this data for financed emissions?
PCAF scored Scope 1, 2 and 3 for 2M+ organizations, including private ones.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Postnord’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more