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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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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Purolator's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Purolator's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Purolator reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 498,650,000 kg CO2e. This includes 122,594,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 5,166,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling about 374,964,000 kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution contributing the largest share at approximately 209,835,000 kg CO2e. Purolator has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from a 2020 baseline by 2050, and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. In the near term, Purolator targets a 42.7% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by that year. These initiatives reflect Purolator's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, positioning the company as a leader in environmental responsibility within the logistics sector.

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137,304,000
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Scope 2
6,743,000
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Scope 3
381,792,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Purolator's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is medium 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. This request for Purolator is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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
Reduction Actions

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