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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.
98
DitchCarbon score
+56 vs industry average
Postnord’s score of 98 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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
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Postnord's reported carbon emissions
Postnord, a postal and telecommunications services company based in Sweden, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 380.6 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 16.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 6.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 357.7 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were upstream transportation and distribution at about 227.7 million kg CO2e and capital goods at around 71.6 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, Postnord's total emissions were approximately 507.1 million kg CO2e in 2024 and about 507.2 million kg CO2e in 2023. These figures show a significant decrease in total emissions from 2024 to 2025. In 2022, their total emissions were roughly 678.6 million kg CO2e.
Postnord has set ambitious climate commitments and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by 2040.
Near-term targets (from a 2020 base year):
- Absolute Reduction: Postnord commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 44.6% by 2030.
- Scope 1 & 2: They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 69.1% by 2030.
- Scope 3: They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030.
Long-term targets (from a 2020 base year):
- Absolute Reduction: Postnord commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2040.
- Scope 1 & 2: They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2040.
- Scope 3: They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2040.
Additionally, Postnord targets zero emissions for last-mile transportation by no later than 2027 and aims to be fossil-fuel-free in transportation and operations by 2030. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Postnord has also signed the Climate Pledge in 2024.
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Postnord’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2040
90% reduction in all scopes
PostNord AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2040 from a 2020 base year.*
On track90%
2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
PostNord AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2040 from a 2020 base year.*
On track90%
2030
69.06% reduction in Scope 1
PostNord AB commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 69.06% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.*
On track69.06%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Postnord’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Postnord reported total carbon emissions of approximately 380.6 million kg CO2e. This represents a significant decrease from previous years, with emissions around 507.1 million kg CO2e in 2024 and about 507.2 million kg CO2e in 2023. Further back, emissions were roughly 678.6 million kg CO2e in 2022. This downward trend indicates progress in Postnord's efforts to reduce its environmental impact within the postal and telecommunications services sector.
Data year: 2025
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