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Royal Mail Group Limited
Post and Telecommunications ServicesUnited KingdomLSE: RMG.L
Last verified 11 months agoroyalmail.com
Royal Mail Group Limited, widely recognised simply as Royal Mail, is a distinguished postal and telecommunications services provider headquartered in Great Britain. This iconic UK-based company serves as a cornerstone of national and international communication and commerce.
Specialising in comprehensive mail and parcel delivery, Royal Mail offers an extensive range of services. From domestic letter post to advanced international e-commerce logistics, it efficiently caters to the diverse needs of businesses and consumers across the globe.
Leveraging its rich heritage and unparalleled delivery network, Royal Mail holds a unique position as a trusted leader within the postal and logistics sector. It remains committed to connecting people and businesses, driving forward innovation in the competitive global market.
100
DitchCarbon score
+58 vs industry average
Royal Mail Group Limited’s score of 100 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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Industry Intensity
Medium
Post and Telecommunications Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.155
20182025
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Royal Mail Group Limited's reported carbon emissions
Royal Mail Group Limited, headquartered in GB, reported total emissions of approximately 1.17 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 351.9 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of approximately 200,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 826 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1.05 billion kg CO2e), fuel and energy related activities (around 224.5 million kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (approximately 212.4 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Royal Mail Group Limited's total emissions have shown a downward trend from approximately 1.56 billion kg CO2e in 2021 to about 1.17 billion kg CO2e in 2025.
Royal Mail Group Limited has set ambitious climate commitments. The company has a near-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. For the long-term, Royal Mail Group Limited is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year. The company is also a signatory to The Climate Pledge, having signed in July 2023. These SBTi targets were set by Royal Mail Group Limited directly.
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Royal Mail Group Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
Royal Mail Group Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year.
Insufficient data90%
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
Royal Mail Group Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year.
Insufficient data90%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Royal Mail Group Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
Insufficient data50%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
FY2030 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
Signed 2023See details
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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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