PostNL N.V. is a Dutch mail, parcel, and e-commerce services company headquartered in The Hague, with primary operations in the Benelux region. It specializes in parcel delivery, handling 371 million ... PostNL N.V. is a Dutch mail, parcel, and e-commerce services company headquartered in The Hague, with primary operations in the Benelux region. It specializes in parcel delivery, handling 371 million parcels in 2024 across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, alongside mail delivery in the Netherlands, processing 1,605 million items that year, and additional services in data and document management. Formerly known as TNT N.V., PostNL separated its express business in 2011 to focus on core postal and logistics activities, fulfilling the Dutch Universal Postal Service by delivering mail five days a week. The company employs around 32,000 people and generates most revenue from the Netherlands (82.9%), with presence in Europe and beyond through subsidiaries like Nexive in Italy and platforms such as Spring and MyParcel that connect webshops globally. PostNL plays a pivotal role in the freight and logistics sector, evolving from traditional mail to e-commerce solutions including parcel lockers and cross-border shipping, supporting webshop growth and consumer convenience. Governed by Dutch corporate law with a two-tier board structure, it remains publicly listed and integral to regional delivery networks.
In 2024, PostNL was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
PostNL has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of PostNL are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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a. PostNL's Annual Report 2024
b. PostNL's Annual Report 2023
c. PostNL's Annual Report 2022
Insights into PostNL's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, PostNL reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 2.74 billion, representing 84% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 966.00 million of PostNL's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 30% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
PostNL's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
Have PostNL's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, PostNL's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 3.23%, indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), PostNL's taxonomy-aligned revenues remained relatively stable, indicating that PostNL maintained operational continuity , with no significant changes in the scale of sustainable activities or the coverage of its taxonomy-aligned reporting.a, b
How much of PostNL's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, PostNL reported that EUR 2.74 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 84% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 966.00 million (30% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 54% of PostNL's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of PostNL's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, PostNL reported that EUR 966.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 30% of its total turnover.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that PostNL has begun shifting toward more sustainable operations but still has considerable room to enhance its green offerings.
PostNL's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
PostNL's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
How is PostNL's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, PostNL reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 30%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does PostNL earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, PostNL reported that EUR 975.60 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 30% of the company's total revenue,indicating that PostNLhas a moderate focuson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into PostNL's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, PostNL reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 69.00 million,representing 47% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 36.00 million of PostNL's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 25% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
PostNL's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex
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Have PostNL's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, PostNL's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)decreased by 48.98%,indicating a long-term decline in green capital deployment, potentially signaling shifting priorities or reduced focus on sustainability-linked investments.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), PostNL's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 43.18%,suggesting that PostNL may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of PostNL's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, PostNL reported that EUR 69.00 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 47% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 36.00 million (25% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 22% of PostNL's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of PostNL's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, PostNL reported that EUR 36.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 25% of its total capital investment.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that PostNL is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
PostNL's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
PostNL's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
How is PostNL's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, PostNL reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 25%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much PostNL is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, PostNL allocated EUR 36.75 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 25% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that PostNLis moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.a
Insights into PostNL's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, PostNL reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 0,representing 0% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of PostNL's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
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