- Increase in fleet size leading to increased CO2 emissions from transportation
- Supply chain disruptions
- Maintaining high safety standards across diverse operations
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Pitney Bowes Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 63.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 45.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 18.0K tCO2e/year (market-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
63.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2022
Renewable Energy
43.7%
of total energy
Waste
13.7K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
86.8K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 45.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.0K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 63.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2021 | 63.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2020 | 69.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 95.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2012 | 112.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2011 | 111.8K MTCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 3 emissions by 15% against 2021 baseline
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 (market-based) absolute emissions by 7.8% against 2019 baseline
- Increased share of renewable electricity to 43.7% from 29.7%
- 16.5% reduction of CO2 emissions (scope 1 + 2 market based) normalized to revenue compared to 2019 baseline
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 50% renewable electricity by 2025
- 8% absolute reduction in operations emissions by 2025 against 2019 baseline
📅 Medium-term
- Carbon neutrality in operations by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality in value chain (scope 3) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceEnvironmentSocial