We fully understand our role in the face of the climate crisis, and the actions we have implemented – the development of a Decarbonisation Strategy for the entire InPost Group in line with the Paris Agreement and the approval of reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative – are a natural consequence of our adopted ESG Strategy, to which we devote significant effort.
The ESG Strategy was approved and adopted by the Management Board and Supervisory Board of InPost Group and was first published in the 2021 integrated report. The results of its implementation are continuously monitored and annually transparently published in the integrated report of InPost Group. Reports are available here InPost EU - Integrated Annual Report
As part of developing the Decarbonisation Strategy, we calculated greenhouse gas emissions for the entire InPost Group for the first time. This was a significant step towards understanding the scale of our environmental impact. We measured and updated data on our carbon footprint in three scopes (1, 2, and 3) according to the GHG Protocol standard. Since then, we have regularly calculated our carbon footprint and transparently disclosed progress in achieving our goals.
Our goal is to achieve net zero emissions, which is why, after understanding the scale of emissions and considering the group's business strategy for the coming years, the Management Board and the Supervisory Board adopted science-based decarbonization targets. The development of reduction targets was a result of joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in November 2021. At that time, InPost Group issued a letter of intent, publicly committing to set climate targets in line with SBTi criteria within 24 months. In March 2023, our targets were accepted by SBTi.
Our targets |
KPI |
Base value 2021 |
Target 2024 |
Result 2024 |
Target 2025 |
Short-term targets |
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29,462 |
25,338 |
24,973 |
It will be determined following a recalculation of the base year during 2025 to take into account the entry of newly acquired companies into the InPost Group. |
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Emission reduction in Scope 1&2 vs base year [%] |
- |
14.0 |
15.2 |
18.7 |
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InPost Group commits that 69% of its suppliers by emissions covering categories purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2027. |
Share of suppliers by emission that have Science Based Targets in Scope1&2 [%] |
0 |
5 |
7.2 |
15 |
Long –term targets |
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InPost Group commits to reduce absolute Scope 1&2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2040 from a 2021 base year. |
emission reduction in Scope 1&2 [%] |
- |
14.0 |
15.2 |
18.7 |
InPost Group commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year. |
Emission [t CO2e] |
418,986 |
Emissions may increase until 2027 |
572,893 |
Emissions may increase until 2027 |
Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year. |
- |
-36.7% |
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InPost Group commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040. |
Net-zero |
To be implemented from 2040 |
See our certificate from SBTi
See our NET-ZERO Approval Letter
In light of the Group's current understanding of the challenges related to climate change, at the beginning of 2025 it was decided to withdraw from the previously declared goal of climate neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 by 2025, which involved offsetting unreduced emissions through carbon offsets. This decision was made due to the need to focus on direct decarbonization actions and achieving our long-term net-zero goal.
Scope 1 - all direct emissions released from operational activities. For InPost Group, sources of emissions include, among others, natural gas consumption, fuel consumption in company vehicles, and refrigerants released into the atmosphere.
Scope 2 - indirect energy-related greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the generation of purchased electricity and heat (e.g., for APM, offices, warehouses, branches, sorting centers, and the facility producing APM).
Scope 3 - most relevant emission categories
Category 1 - (Purchased goods and services) – covering other purchases
Category 2 - (Capital goods) – mainly related to the production of APM
Category 4 - (Upstream transportation and distribution) - outsourced by the company; emissions related to transportation and courier activities
Category 9 - (Downstream Transportation and Distribution) – not outsourced by the company; emissions from consumer transportation to pick up a parcel from APM and return home
At InPost, the Decarbonization Strategy is closely linked to the business strategy. We cannot develop without respecting the natural environment, especially since we know that the intensive development of e-commerce has a huge impact on it. The InPost Group joining the group of SBTi members is an extremely important step towards full decarbonization.
In the Paris Agreement of 2015, world governments committed to limiting the rise in global temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to continue efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. According to the 2023 report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), this goal is still achievable; however, the path to achieving it is quickly narrowing, as the global production of planet-warming pollutants continues to increase.
To achieve this goal, greenhouse gas emissions must be halved by 2030 and reduced to net-zero by 2050. Unfortunately, we have limited time to act, and we believe that the private sector has the most significant role to play.
Our business model – delivery to a Parcel Locker® is a low-emission form of delivery. . The goals we have set will require greater innovation, forward-thinking, and the engagement of suppliers, business partners, and customers.
Average carbon footprint per parcel on the last mile [kg CO2e], Poland, 2023-2024 , WTW
Transport |
+ heating and energy consumption in branches. sorting plants. APMs. as well as data transfer and IT infrastructure |
+ consumer’s path to the APM/PUDO and back |
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2023 |
2024 |
YoY |
2023 |
2024 |
YoY |
2023 |
2024 |
YoY |
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Delivery to APM/PUDO |
0.009 |
0.008 |
-8.70% |
0.024 |
0.020 |
-14.90% |
0.069 |
0,070 |
0.50% |
Delivery 2DOOR |
0.418 |
0.363 |
-13.20% |
0.433 |
0.375 |
-13.40% |
0.433 |
0.375 |
-13.40% |
CO2 reduction from delivery to APM/PUDO vs. 2DOOR |
98% |
98% |
-0.1% |
94% |
95% |
0.10% |
84% |
81% |
-3.1% |
Average carbon footprint per parcel on the whole route [kg CO2e], Poland, 2023-2024, WTW
|
Transport |
+ heating and energy consumption in branches, sorting plants, APMs, as well as data transfer and IT infrastructure |
+ consumer’s path to the APM/PUDO and back |
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2023 |
2024 |
YoY |
2023 |
2024 |
YoY |
2023 |
2024 |
YoY |
Delivery to APM/PUDO |
0.155 |
0.144 |
-7.00% |
0.198 |
0.18 |
-9.40% |
0.244 |
0.229 |
-6.00% |
Delivery 2DOOR |
0.568 |
0.497 |
-12.40% |
0.611 |
0.533 |
-12.80% |
0.611 |
0.533 |
-12.80% |
CO2 reduction from delivery to APM/PUDO vs. 2DOOR |
73% |
71% |
-2.30% |
68% |
66% |
-1.90% |
60% |
57% |
-5.20% |
We have created a Carbon Footprint Calculator for Parcels, allowing customers in Poland to learn about the greenhouse gas emissions generated by their delivery. Our business partners will automatically receive emission reports starting in May 2024. Our goal is to provide high-quality data to help sellers monitor their carbon footprint and report it in accordance with environmental guidelines. We will provide data quarterly, covering not only transportation but also emissions from energy consumption in branches, sorting centers, and APM, as well as data transfer and IT infrastructure.
Deloitte Advisory sp. z o.o. sp. k. conducted an independent assessment of the methodology and assumptions adopted by InPost in accordance with GHG Protocol guidelines.
The whole route includes the first mile (from dispatch to delivery to the nearest warehouse), middle mile (from warehouses to the delivery warehouse) and the last mile (from the delivery warehouse to parcel delivery).
Additionally, we show emissions including the average carbon footprint of a consumer's travel to a APM.
WTW (Well-to-Wheel) is a term related to the analysis of energy efficiency and emissions associated with motor vehicles. It refers to an analysis that considers the entire lifecycle of energy, from raw material extraction, through fuel production and transport, to its combustion in a vehicle engine. This comprehensive approach considers the full environmental impact of a given type of fuel or energy source, as opposed to the TTW (Tank-to-Wheel) method, which only accounts for emissions generated during fuel combustion. We use the term WTW in reference to fuels, electricity, and heat used in vehicles, buildings, and APM.
The Decarbonisation Strategy is the company's plan to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with climate goals. It includes actions such as process optimization, investments in renewable energy, and sustainable transportation.
Net-zero, as defined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), refers to a state where an organization balances the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions it produces with the amount removed from the atmosphere. This means that the total GHG emissions generated by a company are equal to the emissions removed, resulting in a net-zero climate impact.
SBTi defines net-zero based on two key components:
Net-zero, according to SBTi, is a more stringent approach than carbon neutrality, as it requires concrete emission reduction efforts rather than simply offsetting emissions through carbon credits. Organizations must demonstrate sustained emission reductions as a priority before utilizing emission removal mechanisms.
The Paris Agreement is an international climate treaty aimed at limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5–2°C above pre-industrial levels. Countries have committed to reducing emissions and supporting climate adaptation efforts.
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), among others. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
Absolute GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions refer to the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a company, regardless of production volume or other indicators.
The market-based method is an approach to calculating greenhouse gas emissions based on actual electricity sources, as opposed to the location-based method, which calculates emissions using the average emission factor for a country. This concept is specified in the GHG Protocol.
Residual emissions are those that remain after all possible reduction measures have been implemented.
Climate neutrality means that a company balances its greenhouse gas emissions by reducing its own activities and offsetting emissions, e.g., by purchasing carbon credits generated through reduction projects (carbon offset) outside its value chain, achieving a net-zero climate impact.
Renewable energy sources are naturally replenished sources of energy, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. Unlike fossil fuels, they do not deplete over time.
A carbon footprint is a kind of "trace" left by human activities, showing how much carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere. These gases contribute to global warming, leading to rising temperatures on Earth. Activities such as driving cars, food production, and energy consumption release greenhouse gases. Measuring the carbon footprint helps us understand how our actions impact the climate and how we can reduce negative effects by making more environmentally friendly choices.
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol was created in 1998 by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The GHG Protocol establishes comprehensive global standardized frameworks for measuring and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from private and public sector activities, value chains, and mitigation actions.