Reduction measures: the concept

Since 2011, Austrian Post has been pursuing the implementation of reduction targets for its own greenhouse gas emissions with the CO₂-NEUTRAL DELIVERY initiative. In three steps, we want to avoid and reduce emissions and responsibly offset unavoidable emissions.
Thanks to these measures, Austrian Post has been delivering all items in Austria in a CO₂-neutral manner since 2011. The goal is to achieve CO₂-free last-mile delivery throughout Austria by 2030.

Efficiency Renewable energy Offsetting

Step 1: Increasing efficiency

In the first step, we want to increase energy efficiency in our core processes.

Buildings and infrastructure: Our locations are continuously being optimised in terms of energy efficiency. This includes measures such as switching to more efficient heating systems, using modern lighting technologies and certified environmental management systems.
Delivery and transport logistics: Our delivery and transport fleets are regularly renewed and geared towards energy-efficient operation. Technical improvements, intelligent route planning and training in fuel-saving driving contribute to reducing energy consumption.
Technical systems: Conveyor systems and other infrastructure in our logistics centres are also systematically analysed and improved in terms of energy efficiency.
Raising employee awareness: An internal energy efficiency programme supports our employees in combining technical measures with conscious behaviour in their everyday work.

Step 2: Switching to alternative energy and technologies

E-mobility in delivery: Last-mile delivery is being continuously converted to electric vehicles. Various electric vehicles powered by electricity from renewable sources are being used for this purpose.
E-mobility and HVO in transport logistics: Steps are also being taken towards electromobility in the truck fleet. At the same time, HVO – a fuel made from plant residues and waste – is being used as a transitional solution to replace fossil diesel.
Power supply: Electricity requirements are covered by renewable sources from Austria, supplemented by solar power from the company's own photovoltaic systems.

These measures enable increasingly fossil-free delivery and form the basis for sustainable logistics.

Step 3: Offsetting unavoidable emissions

Despite all optimisations, CO_2e emissions cannot yet be completely avoided. We offset these emissions by supporting international climate protection projects.

Among other things, the projects promote energy efficiency, reforestation, sustainable forest management and the use of technologies in the fields of biomass, geothermal energy, photovoltaics, hydro and wind power.

Both the accounting and compensation of CO_2e emissions are audited annually by TÜV Austria.

International climate protection projects

Austrian Post supports international climate protection projects in the areas of energy efficiency, reforestation, biomass, geothermal energy, photovoltaics, sustainable forest management, and hydro and wind power.

Biomass
Forests must be preserved for future generations, as they are of great importance for the global climate. Austrian Post therefore supports reforestation and forest protection projects.
Energy efficiency
Austrian Post supports projects that enable efficient energy use. This not only protects the environment, but also the health and budgets of the local population.
Renewable energy
Austrian Post contributes to the construction of renewable energy generation facilities. These projects provide the population with clean energy.
Water
Austrian Post facilitates the construction of small hydropower plants and supports access to clean drinking water. It also creates jobs for people in the region.