Royal Mail
Royal Mail Group plc, commonly known as Royal Mail, is a leading postal and delivery service provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1516, it has a rich history of innovation and service, evolving from a traditional postal service to a modern logistics powerhouse. The company operates extensively across the UK, with significant presence in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Royal Mail's core offerings include letter and parcel delivery, as well as international shipping solutions through its subsidiary, Parcelforce Worldwide. What sets Royal Mail apart is its extensive network and commitment to reliability, ensuring timely deliveries across urban and rural areas alike. As a key player in the UK logistics industry, Royal Mail has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of advanced tracking technologies and sustainable delivery practices, solidifying its position as a trusted service provider.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Royal Mail'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Royal Mail's score of 62 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Royal Mail's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Royal Mail reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,142,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 407,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled around 52,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 681,900,000 kg CO2e. Royal Mail has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2020 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by the same year. Furthermore, Royal Mail aims for a significant long-term reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Royal Mail's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is also a signatory to the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 483,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 166,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 100,100,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Royal Mail 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.
