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Swiss Post Ltd

Swiss Post Ltd, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a leading player in the postal and logistics industry, renowned for its comprehensive range of services. Founded in 1849, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions in Switzerland and beyond. Specialising in mail delivery, logistics, and digital services, Swiss Post stands out for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Its core offerings include parcel services, financial services, and e-commerce solutions, all designed to meet the diverse needs of customers in a rapidly changing market. With a strong market position, Swiss Post has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in digital transformation and a focus on eco-friendly practices. This dedication to quality and efficiency solidifies its reputation as a trusted partner in the logistics and postal sector.

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80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Swiss Post Ltd's score of 80 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swiss Post Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Swiss Post Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,770,968,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 238,377,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,740,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,530,851,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with investments contributing 998,283,000 kg CO2e and upstream transportation and distribution accounting for 195,150,000 kg CO2e. Swiss Post has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations by at least 42% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working towards these goals, with progress being monitored to ensure alignment with their reduction timeline. In 2023, the total emissions were reported at approximately 2,101,486,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for significant reductions moving forward. The previous year's data from 2022 showed total emissions of about 2,205,839,000 kg CO2e, further highlighting the scale of the challenge ahead. Swiss Post's ongoing efforts and clear reduction targets position it as a proactive player in the logistics and postal services industry, committed to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
208,368,000
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Scope 2
191,014,000
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Scope 3
256,338,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swiss Post Ltd's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Swiss Post Ltd is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Swiss Post Ltd is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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