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An Post

An Post, officially known as An Post Teoranta, is Ireland's national postal service, headquartered in Dublin, IE. Established in 1984, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the logistics and communications industry. An Post operates across various regions in Ireland, providing essential services that include mail delivery, parcel services, and financial solutions. With a commitment to innovation, An Post has introduced unique offerings such as its parcel locker service and digital mail solutions, catering to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its network of post offices and a strong focus on sustainability. As a trusted provider, An Post holds a prominent position in the market, recognised for its reliability and customer-centric approach.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

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Industry Benchmark

An Post's score of 60 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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An Post's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, An Post reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 11,936,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2023, the company recorded a combined total of about 26,383,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 5,578,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a proactive approach to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. An Post has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions from its own operations by 2030. The company has established a target to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2025, using a 2009 baseline. This commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a specific reduction target of 46.2% for these scopes by 2030, and a 27.5% reduction for Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The organisation is a signatory to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to align with global climate goals. An Post's efforts reflect a comprehensive strategy to address climate change, demonstrating leadership in the air freight transportation and logistics sector in Ireland.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. An Post's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 An Post is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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An Post is participating in some 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
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