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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Purolator's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

47

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Purolator's score of 47 is higher than 99% 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 2023, Purolator reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 454,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 123,408,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,686,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 324,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. For the near term, Purolator has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.7% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations by 25% by 2030. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2020 base year. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Purolator's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
130,760,000
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Scope 2
6,743,000
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Scope 3
349,304,000
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000,000,000

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. Purolator is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Purolator is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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