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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

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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 41 is higher than 98% 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 324,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, 123,408,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 2,036,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This data reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions across their operations. Purolator has set ambitious climate targets, committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.7% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Purolator targets a 25% reduction by 2030, focusing on emissions from fuel-energy related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Purolator's dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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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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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Purolator's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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