Swiss Post postpones climate targets

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🗞️ Driving the news: Swiss Post has postponed some of its climate targets while maintaining its commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2040
• The company said the adjustments reflect slower-than-expected progress in carbon capture and storage markets and challenges across its supply chain

🔭 The context: The Swiss postal company confirmed that its interim 2030 CO₂ reduction target remains unchanged and that it continues to comply with regulatory requirements
• However, Swiss Post will now take until 2040 to achieve its target for capturing and storing emissions from its own operations, rather than progressing at the pace originally planned
• The company also highlighted difficulties in areas beyond its direct control, particularly procurement and value-chain emissions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Swiss Post’s decision reflects a broader challenge facing companies with net-zero commitments: the gap between long-term climate ambitions and the availability of scalable solutions, particularly for hard-to-abate emissions and carbon removals
• As carbon capture and storage markets develop more slowly than expected, companies are increasingly reassessing the role of removals, while focusing near-term efforts on direct emissions reductions such as electrification, renewable energy and efficiency improvements

⏭️ What’s next: Swiss Post plans to continue advancing measures where it has direct influence, including electric mobility, renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient buildings and reducing transport emissions
• The company aims to achieve a net-zero balance across its value chain by 2050 at the latest, working with suppliers and partners to address remaining emissions

💬 One quote: “Within the limits of its business capabilities, the company is working with its partners towards achieving a net-zero balance by 2050 at the latest.”

📈 One stat: Swiss Post’s interim 2030 CO₂ reduction target remains unchanged, despite delays to some longer-term climate measures

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