Poste Italiane SpA

Common Name
Poste Italiane
Country
Italy
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
120,000
Ticker
PST
Exchange
EURONEXT MILAN
Description
Poste Italiane S.p.A. is a multifaceted company that serves as the principal postal service provider in Italy, playing a crucial role in the nation's communication and financial sectors. Beyond its tr...

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.

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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).

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.

Poste Italiane's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e+4%-8%-14%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are Poste Italiane's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Poste Italiane reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,972 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 123,233 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

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.

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

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.

Poste Italiane's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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.

Poste Italiane's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202302.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+3509%+29%+10%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 9,489,429.95 tCOâ‚‚e (99.58%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 29,329 tCOâ‚‚e (0.31%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,484 tCOâ‚‚e (0.11%)

Poste Italiane's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.6%)

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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.