Delivering more, for the greener good

Carbon-neutral shipping means we are offsetting emissions generated from shipping by purchasing carbon offsets. For every tonne of greenhouse gas emissions generated, we remove one tonne of greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere through carbon offsets.

Carbon offsets negate carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. They are created by projects that reduce or store carbon emissions. Examples include planting forests, carbon capture technology, and conserving natural assets such as peatlands.

We prioritize Indigenous owned or led, Canadian nature-based offset projects. We ensure the quality of these offsets by only purchasing them from recognized, accredited sources supporting projects that have undergone third-party validation.

No! Carbon offsets and carbon-neutral shipping are being used as an additional way to provide more sustainable shipping options for Canadians in the short term, while we work to reduce our own emissions to meet our targets.

Yes, we have targets of 50% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, and net-zero emissions by 2050. Canada Post is one of the first 150 companies globally to have a net-zero target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

We’re electrifying our fleet of 14,000 vehicles by 2040 and testing other low-emission vehicles for our last-mile delivery fleet, including e-cargo trikes and low-speed electric vehicles.

Beyond our fleet, we are investing in renewable energy, optimizing energy consumption in our buildings, and investing in the design and construction of zero-carbon buildings to further reduce our operational emissions.

We are working in partnership with the federal government to establish power purchase agreements for clean electricity in provinces with dirtier grids. These agreements support the development of new renewable energy generation projects in Canada.

We have set a goal to reach zero waste by 2030. Steps taken to achieve this include waste audits, enhanced recycling services, waste education workshops for employees, and investing in water bottle filling stations at key sites across the network.

Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions that occur outside our operations. These include emissions produced by suppliers to provide us with goods or services, as well as emissions produced by employees commuting to work or travelling for business.

We are developing a detailed strategy to reduce our Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. Initiatives underway include engaging with supply chain partners to reduce their emissions and encouraging environmental sustainability with our employees.

Since launching carbon-neutral shipping in 2023 we are proud to have shipped over 200 million packages sustainably. We’ve offset 42,000 tCO2e (metric tonnes CO₂ equivalent) through carbon-neutral shipping with the purchase of verified carbon credits.