Royal Mail Group Limited
Royal Mail Group Limited, commonly known as Royal Mail, is a leading postal and logistics company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1516, it has a rich history of delivering mail and parcels across the UK and internationally. The company operates primarily in the postal services and logistics industry, providing a range of services including letter delivery, parcel shipping, and fulfilment solutions. Royal Mail is renowned for its extensive network, reaching every address in the UK, which sets it apart from competitors. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the first-ever postage stamp, the Penny Black, in 1840. Today, Royal Mail continues to innovate, focusing on e-commerce solutions and enhancing customer experience. With a strong market position, it remains a trusted name in postal services, recognised for its reliability and commitment to quality.
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Royal Mail Group Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Royal Mail Group Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,142,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 408,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 70,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 682,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Royal Mail's near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Long-term, the company aims for a 90% reduction in all scopes by FY2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to meet the requirements for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Royal Mail previously committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 20% by 2020-21 against a 2004-05 baseline, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability. Data for Royal Mail's emissions and targets are cascaded from its parent organization, Royal Mail Group Limited, ensuring a comprehensive approach to tracking and reporting its environmental impact.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 100,100,000 | 00,000,000 | 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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