Decarbonisation of core business projects

Austrian Post has been taking responsibility for resource-efficient parcel and letter delivery for many years.

Our approach is clear: within our logistics processes, we aim to avoid CO₂e emissions, continuously reduce them and, for emissions that cannot (yet) be avoided, make financial contributions to certified climate protection projects. Through this commitment, we have been delivering all items within Austria in a climate-conscious manner since 2011.

At the same time, we continue to invest consistently in the future: by 2030, we aim to make last-mile delivery throughout Austria free from direct CO₂ emissions by expanding our electric vehicle fleet and using renewable energy.

This approach allows us to combine reliable service with responsible action – today and in the future.

Efficiency 2. Alternative energy and technologies 3. Climate action contribution

1. Increasing efficiency

We continuously work to make our operational processes more energy-efficient and resource-friendly. In doing so, we focus on targeted measures that sustainably reduce our energy consumption and strengthen the responsible use of resources.

Buildings & infrastructure
Our sites are continuously being upgraded from an energy perspective – from more efficient heating and cooling systems and modern LED lighting to the implementation of certified environmental management systems. This approach allows us to create an infrastructure that is both environmentally sound and technically future-ready.

Delivery & transport logistics
We are modernising our fleet step by step and aligning it with energy-efficient operations. Improved vehicle technologies, intelligent route planning and training in energy-efficient driving support our efforts to permanently reduce energy consumption.

Technical systems in logistics centres
Our conveyor systems and other technical equipment are regularly analysed and optimised from an energy efficiency perspective where necessary. Through targeted technical improvements, we are increasing the efficiency of our entire logistics chain.

Raising awareness
Our internal energy efficiency programme supports employees in combining technological progress with conscious, resource-efficient behaviour in their day-to-day work. As a result, energy efficiency is gradually becoming part of everyday practice.

2. Alternative energy and technologies

Our core business is transport services. This is precisely where we see the greatest leverage for sustainably reducing emissions and making our logistics operations fit for the future step by step. Through targeted measures, we are creating the foundation for increasingly fossil-free delivery and modern transport operations.

E‑mobility in delivery operations
Since 2011, we have been continuously converting our last-mile delivery operations to electrically powered vehicles. We use various types of electric vehicles powered by electricity from renewable energy sources. This is how we are making the delivery process more efficient and reducing emissions.

E‑mobility & HVO in transport logistics
We are also gradually introducing electromobility into our HGV fleet within transport logistics. During the transition phase, we are additionally using HVO fuel, which can be produced from vegetable oils, plant and animal fats, or related waste materials. This allows us to reduce the use of fossil diesel and create a practical bridge towards lower-emission transport solutions.

Power from renewable sources
Our electricity requirements are covered exclusively by renewable energy sources from Austria and supplemented by solar power generated from our own photovoltaic systems. In this way, we are strengthening a stable and sustainable energy supply for our logistics processes.

3. Financial support for climate protection projects

Despite comprehensive measures, certain CO₂e emissions cannot yet be completely avoided. For these remaining emissions, we support international climate protection projects that are certified according to recognised standards (such as the Gold Standard or the Verified Carbon Standard).

These projects promote, among other things, energy efficiency, reforestation and sustainable forest management, as well as the use of renewable energy sources such as biomass, geothermal energy, photovoltaics, hydropower and wind power.

Reforestation & sustainable forest management
We support projects that protect, restore and sustainably manage forests. Healthy forests store CO₂, promote biodiversity and secure habitats for future generations.

Energy efficiency programmes
By supporting projects that enable more efficient energy use, natural resources are conserved and the quality of life of local communities is improved – both environmentally and financially.

Renewable energy
We participate in projects that establish clean energy generation facilities, including photovoltaic, biomass, wind and geothermal plants. These projects support climate-friendly energy supply in the respective regions and benefit the local population.

Water and hydropower projects
We support small-scale hydropower plants, access to clean drinking water and the expansion of local infrastructure. These projects not only improve living conditions locally but also create new jobs.

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Reforestation - Malaysia
Reforestation - Colombia
Biomass - Brazil
Biomass co-firing - Thailand
Bikin Tiger - Russia
Reforestation - Brazil
Sustainable forestry - Panama
Nut project - Peru
Strengthening small farmers with reforestation - Kenya