Poste Italiane SpA
Poste Italiane's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Poste Italiane 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).
Poste Italiane has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Poste Italiane's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Poste Italiane amounted to 253,825 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Poste Italiane decreased by 3.02%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Poste Italiane's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Poste Italiane's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Poste Italiane were 130,592 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Poste Italiane reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Poste Italiane's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Poste Italiane's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Poste Italiane's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Poste Italiane reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,972 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 123,233 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Poste Italiane reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Poste Italiane's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 17.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Poste Italiane's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 13.03% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Poste Italiane use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Poste Italiane reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Poste Italiane's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Poste Italiane's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Poste Italiane reported 9,763,568.95 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 2023 disclosure of Poste Italiane includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Poste Italiane's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Poste Italiane's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Poste Italiane reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,763,568.95 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.42% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.58% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Poste Italiane reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Poste Italiane's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 5,034.56%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Poste Italiane's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Poste Italiane disclose?
In 2023, Poste Italiane reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Poste Italiane's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Poste Italiane's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 9,489,429.95 tCO₂e (99.58%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 29,329 tCO₂e (0.31%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,484 tCO₂e (0.11%)
Poste Italiane's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Poste Italiane’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Poste Italiane reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 130,592 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,791 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Poste Italiane's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Poste Italiane's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Poste Italiane reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19.21 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Poste Italiane rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Poste Italiane ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Poste Italiane is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Poste Italiane's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Poste Italiane reported a total carbon footprint of 10,017,393.95 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.08% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Poste Italiane's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.3%. a