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At InPost Group, we leverage the potential of technology to shape a new, sustainable future and conduct business in a socially, economically, and environmentally responsible manner. Our innovation serves as a tool for sustainable development, supporting the green transition.
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.
We manage sustainable development comprehensively, and issues related to the environment, corporate governance, and society are 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 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 to become a leader in the low-carbon economy. Therefore, 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 joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in November 2021. At that time, the InPost Group issued a letter of intent committing publicly to set climate targets within 24 months in line with SBTi criteria. In March 2023, our targets were accepted by SBTi.
As part of regularly monitoring the carbon footprint across the entire organization, we improve data quality and periodically report on the status of implementing the Decarbonisation Strategy.
Our climate commitments and the status of implementing the Decarbonisation Strategy:
See our certificate from SBTi
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, we have also committed in our ESG strategy 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 at 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 APM, offices, warehouses, branches, sorting centers, and the facility producing APM).
Scope 3 - other indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur throughout the value chain. At InPost Group, the largest emissions in Scope 3 in 2023 were generated by:
Category 4 - (Upstream transportation and distribution) - outsourced by the company; emissions related to transportation and courier activities – 48%
Category 2 - (Capital goods) – mainly related to the production of APM 24%
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
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 of companies worldwide to decarbonisation efforts 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 is 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 has a significant impact on it. Joining the SBTi is in line with the company’s ongoing pro-environmental actions and is a crucial step towards full decarbonisation, as 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 – our business model helps us with this. Delivery to APM is a low-emission form of delivery. 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 transfer and IT infrastructure. The data in the table represent the average emissions in Poland in 2023.
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 entire route includes the first, middle, and last mile. The last mile and the entire route also account for emissions from the sources shown above in the table.
Additionally, we show emissions including the average carbon footprint of a consumer's travel to a APM.
What do WTW and TTW mean?
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.
What projects are we involved in?
- We are working on modern R&D solutions to reduce emissions generated in the production process of APM.
- We are investing in a green electricity project.
- We produce APM with photovoltaic panels, as well as battery-powered ones that can be charged with energy from renewable sources.
- We are replacing our own fleet of combustion vehicles with electric ones and supporting our carriers in making this 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 rolling out the carbon footprint calculator for parcels in additional foreign markets.
- We are expanding EV charging infrastructure.
- We are educating our stakeholders – 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.
FAQ
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:
- Emission Reduction: Organizations must significantly reduce their GHG emissions in alignment with a trajectory that limits global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This includes reducing emissions across the entire value chain, both direct and indirect.
- Emission Removal: To offset any remaining emissions that cannot be eliminated, organizations must invest in technologies and projects that remove an equivalent amount of GHG from the atmosphere. This may involve natural solutions, such as afforestation, as well as technological solutions like carbon capture and storage (CCS).
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.