Canada Post calculates the emissions associated with each parcel based on the distance it travels and the mode of transportation. We estimate the distance of each shipment using real-distance data, or average distances when the actual figure is not available.
Our methodology accounts for the distance in each “leg” (intermediate journeys between facilities) as well as the type of transportation used, such as air or ground (truck or rail) service. It also accounts for the parcel’s weight.
For shipments within Canada, our calculations include emissions up to the final delivery of the parcel. For shipments to addresses outside Canada, the calculations include emissions up to the destination airport or central drop-off facility.
Emissions from non-transport activities, like energy consumption in our buildings, are not included in the calculation.