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Royal Mail Group Limited
Post and Telecommunications ServicesUnited KingdomLSE: RMG.L
Last verified 1 year 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.
99
DitchCarbon score
+57 vs industry average
Royal Mail Group Limited’s score of 99 is higher than 97% 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
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Royal Mail Group Limited's reported carbon emissions
Royal Mail Group Limited, headquartered in GB and operating in the Post and telecommunication services industry, reported its latest carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 1.17 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 351.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 200,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 826 million kg CO2e.
Looking at historical data, total emissions were about 1.21 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 1.29 billion kg CO2e in 2023, 1.50 billion kg CO2e in 2022, and 1.56 billion kg CO2e in 2021.
Royal Mail Group Limited has ambitious climate commitments, including a commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year, as verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This net-zero target covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and is aligned with a 1.5°C warming trajectory.
The company has set several interim targets:
- A near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
- A near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
- A long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 base year.
Royal Mail Group Limited also signed the Climate Pledge on 23rd July 2023.
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Royal Mail Group Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2040
90% reduction in all scopes
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 1
Royal Mail Group Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.* *The target boundary inc…
Insufficient data50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Royal Mail Group Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.* *The target boundary inc…
Insufficient data50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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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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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Mail Group Limited’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Royal Mail Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.17 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totaling around 351.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 200,000 kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 contribution of about 826 million kg CO2e. These emissions are reported for operations within the Post and telecommunication services industry in GB. The company's latest performance data highlights its ongoing efforts to track and manage its environmental impact across all emission scopes.
Data year: 2025
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