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At InPost Group, we use the potential of technology to shape a new, sustainable future and conduct business in a socially, economically, and environmentally responsible way. Our innovativaness serves as a tool for sustainable development, supporting the green transition.
We are aware of our role in the face of the climate crisis and we are putting a lot of efforts into implementation of our ESG Strategy. As a result, we have developed the Decarbonisation Strategy for the entire InPost Group in line with the Paris Agreement and received approval of our reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative.
We have a comprehensive approach to sustainability management, and focusing on issues related to the environment, society and corporate governance is a part of our daily business operations. The InPost Group's ESG Strategy, developed for the years 2021-2026, outlines our priorities in three main pillars: In_People, In_Planet, and In_Client.
The ESG Strategy has been approved and adopted by the Management Board and Supervisory Board of InPost Group and was first published in the 2021 Annual Integrated Report. The process of Strategy implementation is being continuously monitored and its results are being published annualy in Group’s reports in a transparent manner. The reports are available here: InPost EU - Integrated Annual Report
During the process of development of the Decarbonisation Strategy, we have calculated the greenhouse gas emissions of InPost Group for the first time. This was a significant step towards understanding the scale of our environmental impact. We then measured and updated data on our carbon footprint in three scopes (1, 2, and 3) in accordance with the GHG Protocol Standard. Since then, we have regularly calculated our carbon footprint and transparently disclosed our progress in achieving our goals.
Our main goal is to achieve net-zero emissions and to become a leader in the low-carbon economy. After understanding the scale of emissions and considering the group’s business strategy for the coming years, the Management Board and Supervisory Board adopted science-based decarbonisation targets. The development of these reduction targets was a result of InPost Group joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in November 2021. At that time, the Group issued a letter of intent committing publicly to set climate targets within 24 months in line with the SBTi criteria. In March 2023, our targets were accepted by SBTi.
We are monitoring our carbon footprint across the entire organization on a regular basis. This process also involves continuous work on improving data quality and periodic reporting the status of implementation of the Decarbonisation Strategy.
Our climate commitments and the Decarbonisation Strategy implementation status:
See our SBTi certificate
See our NET-ZERO Approval Letter
Climate neutrality by 2025 (goal beyond SBTi)
To accelerate our climate actions and become a leader in the low-carbon economy, in our ESG Strategy we have additionally committed to achieve climate neutrality by 2025 in Scopes 1 and 2 – unmitigated emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 will be offset (carbon offset).
Greenhouse gas emissions of InPost Group include:
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 Automated Parcel Machines (APM), offices, warehouses, branches, sorting centers, and APM production plant).
Scope 3 - other indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur throughout the value chain. For InPost Group, the largest emissions in Scope 3 in 2023 were generated by:
Category 4 - (Upstream transportation and distribution) related to transportation and courier operations 48%
Category 2 - (Capital goods) – mainly related to production of APM 24%
Category 9 - (Downstream Transportation and Distribution) – 12%
Category 1 - (Purchased goods and services) – covering other purchases – 9%
Our Science-Based Short-Term Emission Reduction Targets and Science-Based Net-Zero Goal
What are Science-Based Targets?
- The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global institution that enables companies to set ambitious emission reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. It focuses on accelerating the commitment to decarbonisation efforts of companies worldwide in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
- The initiative is a result of collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and of one of the commitments of the We Mean Business Coalition.
- SBTi defines and promotes best practices in setting science-based targets, provides resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.
- The greenhouse gas emission reduction targets adopted by companies are considered science-based if they are consistent with what the latest climate science deems necessary to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
We are the first company in Poland to have SBTi-approved NET-ZERO targets by 2040 and one of seven companies globally in the logistics sector to pursue an ambitious decarbonisation pathway by 2040. We are among the leaders – nearly 8,000 companies and institutions worldwide have joined SBTi, and only 10% of them have approved NET-ZERO targets.
(data from 05.04.2024)
Why are we doing this?
It’s in InPost Group’s DNA
At InPost, the Decarbonisation Strategy is closely linked to our business strategy. We cannot grow without respecting the natural environment, especially knowing that the rapid growth of e-commerce impacts it in a significant way. Joining the SBTi is in line with the company’s ongoing pro-environmental actions and is a crucial step towards full decarbonisation, called for by international institutions.
We Care About the Future of Our Planet
In the 2015 Paris Agreement, world governments committed to limiting the global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing 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, but the window to achieve it is rapidly closing as global production of planet-warming pollution continues to rise.
We Don’t Have Much Time
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.
We Enable Low-Emission Deliveries to APM
We are committed to fighting climate change and our business model helps us in this fight, as the delivery to APM is a low-emission form of delivery. Nevertheless, we know that the climate crisis requires bold and decisive actions. The targets we have set will demand greater innovation, forward-thinking, and the engagement of suppliers, business partners, and customers.
Below are the carbon footprint calculations per package
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 transfers and IT infrastructure. The data in the table represent the average emissions in Poland in 2023.
Deloitte Advisory sp. z o.o. sp. k. has conducted an independent assessment of the methodology and assumptions adopted by InPost in accordance with GHG Protocol guidelines.
The whole route includes the first, middle, and last mile. The last mile and the whole route also include emissions from the sources shown above in the table.
Additionally, we show emissions including the average carbon footprint of consumer’s travel to an APM.
What do WTW and TTW mean?
TW (Well-to-Wheel) is a term related to the analysis of energy efficiency and emissions associated with motor vehicles. It considers the entire lifecycle of energy, from raw material extraction, through fuel production and transport, to its combustion in an engine of a vehicle. 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.
What projects are we involved in?
- We are working on modern R&D solutions to reduce emissions generated in the APM production process of and to reduce APM electricity consumption.
- We are investing in a green electric power project.
- We are producing APM with photovoltaic panels and battery-powered APM that can be charged with renewable energy.
- We are replacing our own fleet of combustion vehicles with electric ones and supporting our carriers in making the same transition.
- We are implementing modern logistics processes to optimize courier routes.
- We are introducing the carbon footprint calculator for parcels in foreign markets.
- We are creating new urban logistics processes based on PUDO points and micro-electromobility in response to the introduction of low-emission zones in cities.
- We are expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
- We are educating our stakeholders, especially merchants, product and service suppliers, individual customers, and employees, on climate and ESG matters.
- We are implementing solutions within InPost Group and its value chain to reduce Scope 3 emissions.