Pitney Bowes Inc
Pitney Bowes's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Pitney Bowes completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Pitney Bowes has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Pitney Bowes's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pitney Bowes amounted to 50,009 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pitney Bowes decreased by 36.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Pitney Bowes's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pitney Bowes's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pitney Bowes were 28,307 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Pitney Bowes reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Pitney Bowes's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pitney Bowes's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 41.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Pitney Bowes's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Pitney Bowes reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,719 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 21,702 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Pitney Bowes reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Pitney Bowes's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 47.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pitney Bowes's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 29.25% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Pitney Bowes use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Pitney Bowes reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Pitney Bowes's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Pitney Bowes's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Pitney Bowes reported 193,172 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Pitney Bowes includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Pitney Bowes's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pitney Bowes's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Pitney Bowes reported total Scope 3 emissions of 193,172 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 90.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Pitney Bowes reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Pitney Bowes's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 716.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pitney Bowes's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 63.03%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Pitney Bowes disclose?
In 2024, Pitney Bowes reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Pitney Bowes's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Pitney Bowes's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 78,329 tCO₂e (40.55%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 72,880 tCO₂e (37.73%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 18,077 tCO₂e (9.36%)
Pitney Bowes's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Pitney Bowes’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Pitney Bowes reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,307 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,027 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.97 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Pitney Bowes's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Pitney Bowes's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Pitney Bowes reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.82, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Pitney Bowes rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Pitney Bowes ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Pitney Bowes is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Pitney Bowes's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Pitney Bowes reported a total carbon footprint of 243,181 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 59.56% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Pitney Bowes's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.64%.a