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Climate action
We have a responsibility to decarbonise our operations, maximise resource efficiency, and support Ireland’s transition to a low carbon future
Overview
We are acutely aware of the impacts of climate change and the urgency of climate action. In striving to leave a mark we can be proud of, we are committed to net zero carbon emissions from our own operations by 2030, with a 50% reduction by 2025. We continue to monitor and report on this progress and are on track to achieve our 2025 target.
The journey so far
Climate change is a critical issue for us as we recognise the role that we have to play in minimising the mark we leave on the environment and in our communities so that they can thrive for generations. More than making commitments and creating plans, at An Post we continue to deliver climate actions and are on track to halve our carbon emissions by 2025. In 2022, we reduced our Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 by 3,395 tonnes of carbon, representing a reduction of 12% year-on-year and a 35% reduction since 2009.
Featured story - Our fleet
We can make a significant environmental impact by decarbonising our fleet. The continuing electrification of our fleet and the introduction of HVO fuel has contributed to a reduction in our Scope 1 transport fleet emissions by 2,683 tonnes of carbon. Additionally, emissions from road transport (tonnes of NOx, SOx, particulate matter) declined by 11% in 2022 as an additional 2.7 million km were travelled in our electric fleet and there are no NOx emissions from electric vehicles. In 2022 we also maintained zero emission deliveries in all 6 major cities in Ireland - Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Kilkenny.
Making sustainable living commonplace
We are committed to making a positive impact on our communities by creating everyday opportunities to make sustainable living commonplace for everyone in Ireland. In 2022 we were the first business in Ireland to take a number of pledges as part of ESB Networks’ “Beat the Peak” initiative, where we put in place a number of measures over the winter period to significantly reduce our peak electricity consumption, while fully maintaining our services during the busiest time of year.
Looking forward
An Post operates one of Ireland’s largest vehicle fleets and has over two million square feet under management in our property portfolio. At the core of our decarbonisation strategy is the transition to a sustainable transport fleet and renewable energy. We will also continue the process of retrofitting buildings within our property portfolio, improving BER ratings and supporting sustainable initiatives.
