Purolator
Purolator Inc., a leading logistics and courier service provider, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1960, Purolator has established itself as a key player in the shipping and freight industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including parcel delivery, freight transportation, and supply chain solutions. What sets Purolator apart is its commitment to innovation and customer service, utilising advanced technology to enhance delivery efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of eco-friendly delivery options and a robust network that ensures timely service. With a strong market position, Purolator is recognised for its reliability and extensive service offerings, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking dependable logistics solutions.
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Purolator's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Purolator reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 498,650,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 122,594,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,166,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 374,964,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 495,381,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 125,818,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 5,686,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 367,528,000 kg CO2e. Purolator has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.7% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, it plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Purolator aims for a 25% reduction by 2030 from the same baseline. Long-term goals include a significant reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are part of Purolator's commitment to sustainability and are aligned with science-based targets, as confirmed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data reported by Purolator is cascaded from its parent organization, Canada Post Corporation, which influences its sustainability strategies and reporting practices.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 137,304,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,743,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 381,792,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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