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Purolator
Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant WholesalersCanada
Last verified 13 days agopurolator.com
Purolator Inc., commonly referred to as Purolator, is a leading provider in the transportation equipment and supplies sector, specialising in courier and logistics services across Canada. Headquartered in Canada, the company operates extensively within major regions, delivering reliable shipping solutions nationwide and beyond. Founded in 1960, Purolator has established a strong reputation for its comprehensive parcel delivery, freight, and supply chain services, setting industry standards through innovation and customer focus.
With a focus on fast, secure, and efficient transportation, Purolator’s core offerings include express parcel delivery, freight forwarding, and supply chain management. Its commitment to technological advancement and service excellence has helped it maintain a prominent market position in the Canadian logistics industry. Recognised for its reliability and extensive network, Purolator continues to be a key player in the transportation equipment and supplies merchant wholesaling sector.
68
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+9 vs industry average
Purolator’s score of 68 is higher than 64% 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
Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.170
20182025
The Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Purolator's reported carbon emissions
Purolator reported total emissions of approximately 498.7 million kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 119.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and roughly 404.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. A significant portion of Scope 3 emissions came from upstream transportation and distribution, accounting for approximately 291.9 million kg CO2e.
Purolator has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.7% by 2030 from a 2020 base year, and by 90% by 2050. Additionally, Purolator commits to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Purolator targets a 25% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 baseline for fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations. Long-term, the company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050. These targets are set by Purolator Inc. itself, and are not cascaded from a parent entity for emissions data or climate targets.
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Purolator’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
42.7% reduction in Scope 2
Purolator Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42.7% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
On track42.7%
2030
42.7% reduction in Scope 1
Purolator Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42.7% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
Behind target42.7%
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Purolator Inc. further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel-energy related activities, upstream transportation and dis…
Behind target25%
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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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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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