Geopost SA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,855,266 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:195,089 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:29,426 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1,630,711 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:56.73%
Water Consumption:113,788,580 litres
Waste Generated:104,674,375.49 kg
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate and low-carbon transition
- Customer satisfaction and quality of service
- Health, safety and wellbeing
Environmental Achievements
- 6.5% reduction in GHG emissions between 2021 and 2022
- 97 cities fully enabled with low-emission transport (+55 vs 2021)
- 56.73% of energy consumed in logistics sites is from renewable sources (increased by 4% compared to 2021)
Social Achievements
- Held first Global Inclusion Week across 28 business units
- Conducted the inaugural Delivery Excellence Challenge
- Launched employee engagement barometer which reached 30,774 colleagues
Governance Achievements
- Issued enhanced Code of Conduct and Sustainable Procurement policy
- Updated Code of Conduct in line with an update to governance rules
- Signed the French government’s Supplier Relations and Responsible Purchasing Charter (RFAR Charter)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase share of alternative transport solutions to 85% by 2030 (100% in 2035)
- Increase share of alternative linehaul transport solutions to 50% by 2030 (100% in 2040)
- Use 70% of energy from renewable sources by 2030 (100% in 2040)
- Increase share of alternative vehicles for company cars and on-site freight to 90% by 2030 (100% in 2040)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce per-parcel CO2 emissions by 30% by 2025 vs 2013
- Reduce air pollutants by 64% by 2025 vs 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Decarbonising linehaul truck fleet (representing more than half of GHG emissions)
- Limited availability of alternative technologies for linehaul trucks
- High driver churn in the transport industry
Mitigation Strategies
- Switching to renewable energy sources and transport modes
- Investing in carbon reduction projects through a Carbon Fund
- Collaborating with transport partners to transition to lower-emission solutions
- Enhanced partner-of-choice programme to improve driver retention
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Charter (2022)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SBTi, CDP
Certifications: EcoVadis Gold status
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8
- SDG 11
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
DrivingChange™ strategy supports these SDGs
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Reusable packaging
- Recycled materials in footwear
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,831,600 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:141,152 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:102,723 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,609,698 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:56.6%
Total Energy Consumption:420,574,991 kWh/year
Water Consumption:563,777,462 m3/year
Waste Generated:105,239,351 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonisation
- Biodiversity
- Air quality
- Circularity
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Safety
- Talent
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 1.4% between 2022 and 2023, a reduction of 26,000 tonnes of CO2e.
- Increased renewable energy share to 56.6% of energy consumed in logistics sites.
- Operated 9,172 low-emission delivery vehicles.
Social Achievements
- 75% employee engagement index.
- Launched an EV charging initiative to accelerate e-van deployment.
- Implemented a partner of choice roadmap across all European business units.
Governance Achievements
- Deployed a single, consistent whistleblowing system.
- Enhanced the Geopost Code of Conduct and deployed it across business units.
- Strengthened customs and subcontracting compliance pillars.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by FY2040.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2020 baseline.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 43% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline.
Environmental Challenges
- 88% of CO2 emissions from road transport.
- Shortage of talent and difficulties in hiring and retaining qualified people.
- Supply chain disruptions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in decarbonising pickup and delivery, linehaul, and building operations.
- Developing training programs and offering career pathways.
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies and improving supply chain resilience.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8
- SDG 11
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
Supporting decent work, sustainable cities, climate action, and partnerships.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Carbon Calculator
- Shop2Shop service
Awards & Recognition
- Net Zero Transition Award at Reuters Responsible Business Awards