- Negative perception of CTT's environmental reputation if ESG performance targets are not met.
- Frequency and severity of weather-related disasters.
- Increased road accidents (25.9% increase compared to 2022).
- Increased occupational accidents (8% increase compared to 2022).
CTT - Correios de Portugal, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CTT - Correios de Portugal, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 82.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 19.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 63.2K tCO2e/year. 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
82.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
33.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
39.2K m3/year
2023
Waste
5.5K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
363.4K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 19.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 63.2K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total CO2e emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by -2.6% compared to 2022.
- Avoided 5,642 tonnes of CO2e emissions by purchasing 100% renewable electricity.
- Increased photovoltaic energy production for own consumption by 194.8% compared to 2022.
- Increased incorporation of recycled materials in mail, express, and parcel offers to 82.4%.
- Reduced electricity consumption by -8.3%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption; achieve 50% electric vehicles in last mile by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% electric vehicles in last mile by 2030; achieve net-zero carbon balance by 2030; incorporate recycled and/or reused material in 100% of mail and express & parcels offer by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonisationSustainable EnergySustainable Consumption and ProductionClimate Change MitigationEmployee Well-beingGender EqualityCommunity EngagementGovernanceHuman RightsCircular EconomyBiodiversity