La Poste, officially known as La Poste Group, is a prominent player in the Other Land Transportation Services industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1576, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of parcel delivery services and digital solutions.
With a strong operational presence across France and various international markets, La Poste offers a diverse range of services, including mail delivery, logistics, and banking solutions. Its unique integration of traditional postal services with modern technology sets it apart in the competitive landscape.
Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, La Poste has solidified its market position as a leader in the postal and logistics sector, continually adapting to meet the changing needs of its customers.
+23 vs industry average
La Poste’s score of 44 is higher than 65% 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
Land Transportation is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Land Transportation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
La Poste's reported carbon emissions
La Poste, headquartered in France and operating in the "Other land transportation services" industry, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint.
Recent Emissions Data (in kg CO2e):
- 2025: Total emissions were approximately 8.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 4.0 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1), 47 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 4.6 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3). Key Scope 3 categories contributing to this total include purchased goods and services (approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 819 million kg CO2e).
- 2024: Total emissions were approximately 9.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 44 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 5.1 billion kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Targets:
La Poste has set ambitious targets aligned with the Paris Agreement:
- Net Zero: The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
- 2030 Targets (vs. 2021 baseline):
- A reduction of 43.6% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- A reduction of 25% in Scope 3 emissions.
- Past Achievements: La Poste has already exceeded its target of reducing CO2 emissions from its core historical activities by 30% by 2025 (versus 2013), achieving this reduction by five percentage points and two years ahead of schedule. This achievement applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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La Poste’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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