Direct emissions
78,043
tCO2e
B
Bpost
Bpost SA/NV
Explore carbon emissions data for Bpost. Mycelium helps you review reported emissions, disclosure status, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 data, climate targets and sustainability information in one company profile.
This profile brings together available carbon emissions data for Bpost, including reported figures, modelled estimates, disclosure documents and sustainability indicators, so you can review its emissions and compare its performance against similar companies. Read how we source and check this data.
Emissions
Carbon emissions
Total yearly emissions across all scopes
551,348 tCO2e (Market Based)
Scope 1
tCO2e
78,043
Scope 2 (Market Based)
tCO2e
27,904
Scope 3 total
tCO2e
445,401
Scope 3 reported
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
Provenance
Emissions
Factors
0.141
kgCO2e / £
Supplier specific emission factors (kgCO2e / £)
Modelled
Reported
Scope 1 + 2
Direct + purchased energy
0.027
0.027
Upstream
+ upstream Scope 3
0.119
0.100
Total
+ all Scope 3
0.141
0.100
Scope 2 in these factors uses the company's market based figure.
Which figure should I use?
Comparing companies? Use Total Modelled. It is the most complete like-for-like view: any categories the company has not disclosed are filled with industry-typical estimates, so a transparent company is not unfairly penalised against one that simply has not reported.
Estimating your own supply-chain emissions from spend with this company? Use Upstream Modelled. The GHG Protocol defines purchased-goods emissions as cradle-to-gate, which means this company's own operations plus its upstream supply chain. The Total figure also includes downstream emissions, such as the lifetime use of the products this company sells, which the GHG Protocol attributes to the users of those products rather than to customers buying goods and services.
Reported counts only emissions the company has filed itself. A blank or low Reported cell does not mean those emissions do not exist, just that the company has not disclosed them. When Reported sits close to Modelled, that is a positive signal: the company has disclosed most of its salient emissions.
Sustainability
Snapshot
Based on reported data, retrieved with AI
- Bpost reported 551,348 tCO₂e in 2023.
- Scope 3 accounted for 81% of emissions.
- Reported across 6 of 15 GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories.
- Scope 2 reported under the market based methodology.
According to available emissions disclosures, Bpost reported total yearly emissions of 551,348 tCO₂e in 2023. Scope 3 emissions accounted for 81% of reported output, indicating supply chain activity, purchased goods and services, business travel, and wider operational dependencies were the most significant contributors to the company's carbon footprint.
The company achieved a Mycelium Score of 6.0, placing it mid-pack within its sector for sustainability performance, and received a transparency score of 92.1, an exceptional result, reflecting open disclosure across nearly every key emissions metric.
Emissions
Breakdown
Total Emissions across all scopes
551,348 tCO2e (Market Based)
Scope 1 emissions
Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls, such as fuel use, facilities and vehicles.
Scope 2 emissions
Indirect emissions from purchased energy, including electricity, heating and cooling.
Location based
–
tCO2eMarket based
27,904
tCO2eScope 3 emissions
Wider value chain emissions across the 15 GHG Protocol categories, from purchased goods and business travel to investments, where reported.
Cat 1
Purchased goods & services
96,569
tCO2eCat 2
Capital goods
69,888
tCO2eCat 3
Fuel & energy related activities
20,323
tCO2eCat 4
Upstream transportation & distribution
136,137
tCO2eCat 5
Waste generated in operations
4,768
tCO2eCat 6
Business travel
1,157
tCO2eCat 7
Employee commuting
26,614
tCO2eCat 8
Upstream leased assets
5,064
tCO2eCat 9
Downstream transportation & distribution
5,470
tCO2eCat 10
Processing of sold products
5,470
tCO2eCat 11
Use of sold products
52,062
tCO2eCat 12
End-of-life treatment of sold products
5,470
tCO2eCat 13
Downstream leased assets
5,470
tCO2eCat 14
Franchises
5,470
tCO2eCat 15
Investments
5,470
tCO2e9 values were derived via Mycelium's normalisation process rather than reported by the company. Cells marked “–” were not disclosed.
Climate targets
Science Based Targets initiative
Near-term target
Targets set (1.5°C), target year 2035
Long-term target
Targets set, target year 2050
Net zero
Targets set, by 2050
Source: Science Based Targets initiative, Companies Taking Action.
Climate initiatives
Schemes and standards Bpost has joined to disclose, cut and verify its emissions.
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How scoring works
How the Mycelium Score is calculated
The Mycelium Score is out of 10. Up to 6.5 points reflect carbon intensity vs sector peers (emissions normalised against revenue), scaled by how transparent the reporting is. The band above 6.5 is earned through verified data quality on a claimed profile: declaring every reporting category yourself (up to 2.0), preparation by a carbon accountant (2.0) and independently audited figures (2.0), capped at 10.
A higher score means lower carbon intensity than sector peers, backed by data that's third-party verified, claimed by the company, and fully disclosed. Bpost's score sits at the top of this page and in the score panel.
How the Transparency Score is calculated
The Transparency Score measures how much of a company's key emissions data is publicly disclosed, graded from A (very high) down to F (very low). Crucially, it weights each gap by how material that bucket is for the company's industry, so an undisclosed category where the bulk of emissions sit hurts far more than a minor one.
For Bpost, the single biggest gap is Capital goods (Scope 3 Category 2). Mycelium estimates it accounts for around 13% of the company's total footprint, typically the largest source of emissions for a Transportation Services company, yet it hasn't been disclosed. Leaving a bucket this large unreported is what's holding the transparency score down.
Other material categories Bpost hasn't disclosed:
- Use of sold products (Scope 3 Category 11), around 9% of the estimated footprint
In total, roughly 22% of Bpost's estimated emissions sit in categories it hasn't reported. Disclosing these would be the fastest way to raise the transparency score.
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Our white paper covers exactly how the Mycelium Score and Transparency Score are calculated, including the normalisation process and what earns a 10/10.
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Bpost carbon emissions FAQs
What are Bpost's carbon emissions?
In its 2023 reporting year, Bpost disclosed total emissions of 551,348 tCO2e across all scopes. Scope 3 accounted for the largest share, around 81% of the total.
Does Bpost report Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?
For 2023, Bpost's available disclosure covers Scope 1 (78,043 tCO2e), Scope 2 (27,904 tCO2e), Scope 3 across 6 of the 15 GHG Protocol categories. Figures not reported by the company are shown as modelled estimates and labelled as such.
How transparent is Bpost's emissions reporting?
Bpost has a Mycelium transparency score of 92.1 out of 100. The score weights each emissions category by how material it is for the company's industry, so it reflects whether the disclosures that matter most have been made.
Is Bpost sustainable?
Mycelium measures sustainability through carbon emissions data rather than giving a yes or no verdict. Bpost has a Mycelium Score of 6 out of 10, which reflects its emissions intensity against sector peers together with how transparent and well-verified its reporting is. The emissions figures, disclosure documents and climate targets on this page give the fuller picture.
Is Bpost environmentally friendly?
Carbon emissions are one measurable part of environmental impact, and the part Mycelium tracks. Bpost disclosed 551,348 tCO2e for 2023, and its Mycelium Score of 6 out of 10 shows how that performance compares with similar companies in its sector.
Learn more about our methodology and where this data comes from.
