- Rising parcel volumes leading to increased carbon emissions
- Challenges related to demographic change, customer lifestyles, and growing sustainability awareness
- Potential risks related to employee health hazards from work-related stress
- Potential theft or illegal disclosure of sensitive data
- Administrative fine of EUR 18m imposed by the Austrian Data Protection Authority (not yet legally binding)
Österreichische Post AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Österreichische Post AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 76.9K tCO2e. 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
76.9K tCO2e
2019
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity for Österreichische Post AG since 2012)
of total energy
Energy Use
375.9 MWh
2019
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 76.9K tCO2e |
| 2017 | 67.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 68.7K t CO2e |
| 2013 | 71.9K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 1,750 electric vehicles in use (19.5% of delivery vehicles)
- CO2 neutral delivery of all mail items in Austria
- Procuring 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012
- Reduction in paper consumption by 424 tonnes
- 85% of paper from sustainable resources (FSC and PEFC)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 14% by 2025 (new science-based target being calculated)
📅 Medium-term
- Deploy 100% electric vehicles for all delivery operations by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EconomyEnvironmentEmployees and DiversitySociety, Data Protection and Data SecurityHuman Rights and Responsible ProcurementCompliance and Anti-corruption