EN Environmental responsibility
As part of sustainable business, we also see our responsibility towards the environment as one of our priorities. We actively strive to save energy, reduce our carbon footprint, and develop electromobility. In the coming years, we will continue to focus on reducing the amount of waste we produce and sorting it more thoroughly.
What is our carbon footprint?
The carbon footprint was calculated in accordance with the GHG Protocol methodology. The assessment includes Scope 1–3 emissions, and the reporting period corresponds to the calendar year 2025. Scope 3 includes categories such as purchased goods and services, emissions associated with fuels and energy, upstream transport and distribution, waste generated by the company’s operations, business travel, leased assets and downstream emissions from franchises. The total carbon footprint of Česká pošta s. p. for 2025 amounts to 115,603 tCO₂e. The largest share of emissions is accounted for by Scope 3 (48.8 per cent), followed by Scope 2 (31.2 per cent) and Scope 1 (18.9 per cent), with downstream emissions accounting for only a minor proportion.
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Total emissions unrelated to any greenhouse gas transactions (e.g. sales, purchases, transfers or holding of allowances) |
2024 Total (t CO₂e) |
2025 Total (t CO₂e) |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,090 | 21 271,42 |
| Scope 2* | 58,189 | 36 121,13 |
| Scope 3 | 73,406 | 57 610,68 |
| Total emissions | 152,858 | 115 603,23 |
Whilst the calculated emissions intensity in 2024 was 7.75 (tCO₂e/number of employees), this fell to 6.47 in 2025.
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| Total carbon footprint | In 2025, Česká pošta’s total carbon footprint amounts to 115,603 tonnes of CO₂e. The largest share is accounted for by Scope 3 emissions (49.83 per cent), followed by Scope 2 (31.25 per cent) and Scope 1 (18.92 per cent). Within Scope 3, emissions are concentrated primarily in several key categories. The ‘leased assets’ (lessee) category accounts for almost 60 per cent of Scope 3 emissions, followed by the ‘energy supply’ category (30.42 per cent) and ‘upstream transport’ (6.31 %). This structure reflects Česká pošta’s operating model, which is based on the extensive use of leased infrastructure and indirect emissions associated with energy. Compared with industrial enterprises, transport emissions account for a smaller share, whilst emissions associated with energy and leased assets are dominant. Business travel has a negligible impact (0.01% of Scope 3). Translated with DeepL.com (free version) |
| Scope 1 | Scope 1 emissions amount to 21,871 tonnes of CO₂e (18.92% of the total carbon footprint) and are primarily associated with stationary combustion sources. These emissions represent the direct consumption of fuels at sources owned or controlled by the company. |
| Scope 2 | Scope 2 emissions amount to 36,121 tonnes of CO₂e (31.25% of the total carbon footprint). These emissions are primarily caused by purchased electricity and energy consumed in operational premises. The relatively high proportion of Scope 2 emissions reflects the organisation’s dependence on external energy sources, which is typical of companies with an extensive network of buildings and operations. |
| Scope 3 - Upstream | Scope 3 emissions amount to 57,611 t CO₂e (49.83% of the total carbon footprint) and represent the most significant part of the emissions profile. The largest contributor is the leased assets category (59.72% of Scope 3 emissions), which reflects the high level of use of leased buildings, infrastructure and vehicles. The second most significant category is energy supply (30.42 per cent), which represents indirect emissions associated with the generation and distribution of energy. The upstream transport category accounts for 6.31 per cent, which is a relatively low proportion given the logistical nature of the company. Other categories, such as waste (1.33 per cent) or purchased goods and services (0.10 per cent), have only a marginal impact. Business travel has a negligible impact (0.01 per cent), confirming that employee mobility is not a significant source of emissions. |
| Scope 3 - Downstream | In 2025, emissions in the franchise category were identified as part of downstream emissions, accounting for 2.12 per cent of Scope 3 emissions. These emissions relate to the operation of franchise branches that are neither directly owned nor controlled by the company. |
Our energy management
Since 2018, Česká pošta has had an implemented and certified ‘Energy Management System’ in accordance with the ČSN EN ISO 50001:2019 standard. In 2025, the company’s certified Energy Management System in accordance with ISO 50001 (hereinafter referred to as ‘EnMS’) underwent a recertification audit (hereinafter referred to as ‘RCA’), which was carried out by CQS. The audit was conducted in accordance with the ČSN EN ISO 50001:2019 standard.
Our energy management rules:
- manage energy so that there are no unnecessary losses
- monitor energy consumption and identify the causes of undesirable consumption
- maintain our consumption equipment in a condition that complies with legal regulations and technical standards
- consume energy only on the basis of contracts concluded for the actual needs of our facilities
- use and implement new technologies that are more environmentally friendly and consume less energy
What is our consumption?
Electricity consumption
| Year | Consumption (MWh) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 55 966 |
| 2023 | 49 900 |
| 2024 | 44 309 |
| 2025 | 45 279 |
Purchasing green energy
| Year | Share in % |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,75 |
| 2023 | 6,75 |
| 2024 | 6,75 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Heat consumption
| Year | Consumption (MWh) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 58 268 |
| 2023 | 55 020 |
| 2024 | 50 280 |
| 2025 | 50 889 |
Gas consumption
| Year | Consumption (MWh) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 65 710 |
| 2023 | 59 813 |
| 2024 | 52 653 |
| 2025 | 58 363 |
Water consumption
| Year | Consumption (m³) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 268 755 |
| 2025 | 296 458 |
What do we drive?
In recent years, Česká pošta has undertaken an extensive modernisation of its operations, which included a significant reduction and optimisation of its vehicle fleet. This move was motivated not only by economic savings, but above all by a desire to adopt a more responsible approach to the environment.
One of the key measures was the phasing out of older, technically inefficient vehicles, which had higher fuel consumption and produced excessive levels of harmful emissions. Instead, the Post Office began using a smaller number of modern, more environmentally friendly vehicles with lower fuel consumption and better emission performance. At the same time, the use of alternative forms of transport has expanded, such as e-bikes and electric vans, which are ideal for urban deliveries.
Furthermore, route optimisation and the digitalisation of logistics processes have made it possible to reduce the number of journeys required. As a result, the company has managed to reduce not only its operating costs but also its overall carbon footprint. The result is a more efficient, modern and environmentally friendly operation that better meets current sustainability requirements.
Česká pošta has a total of 4,878 vehicles of various types in its fleet. Last year, they covered a total of
110,825,203 kilometres. A total of 95 per cent of the fleet complies with the EURO 6 emissions standard. As part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Česká pošta is also focusing on electric mobility. In 2025, the fleet comprised 263 electric cars and 104 in-house charging points.
Distribution of the vehicle fleet by car type
| Vehicle Category | Number | % of Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| M1 – Passenger car | 1 748 | 35.83 % |
| N1 – Light commercial vehicle / Van | 2 845 | 58.32 % |
| N2 – Medium goods vehicle | 117 | 2.40 % |
| N3 – Heavy goods vehicle | 143 | 2.93 % |
| O2 – Trailer | 4 | 0.08 % |
| O3 – Semi-trailer / Heavy trailer | 18 | 0.37 % |
| T2 – Agricultural tractor | 3 | 0.06 % |
| Total | 4 878 | 100.00 % |
Age of the vehicle fleet
| Vehicle Category | Number | Average Vehicle Age (years) |
|---|---|---|
| M1 – Passenger car | 1,748 | 3 |
| N1 – Light commercial vehicle / Van | 2,845 | 3 |
| N2 – Medium goods vehicle | 117 | 11 |
| N3 – Heavy goods vehicle | 143 | 10 |
| O2 – Trailer | 4 | 24 |
| O3 – Semi-trailer / Heavy trailer | 18 | 10 |
| T2 – Agricultural tractor | 3 | 36 |
| Total | 4,878 | - |
Vehicle fleet classification according to emission standards
| Emission Standard | Number | % of Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| No standard / Pre-Euro | 25 | 0.51 % |
| EURO 0 | 3 | 0.06 % |
| EURO 1 | 0 | 0.00 % |
| EURO 2 | 1 | 0.02 % |
| EURO 3 | 6 | 0.12 % |
| EURO 4 | 77 | 1.58 % |
| EURO 5 | 130 | 2.67 % |
| EURO 6 | 4,636 | 95.04 % |
| Total | 4,878 | 100.00 % |
Fleet breakdown by fuel type
| Fuel Type | Number | % of Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| No fuel / Not applicable*) | 22 | 0.45 % |
| CNG | 15 | 0.31 % |
| Electricity | 263 | 5.39 % |
| Diesel | 3,142 | 64.41 % |
| Petrol (Natural 95 / Gasoline 95) | 1,436 | 29.44 % |
| Total | 4,878 | 100.00 % |
How do we handle waste?
As part of its environmental protection efforts, Česká pošta strives to manage waste as efficiently as possible. For 2025, Česká pošta has concluded waste management service contracts for all seven regions. Framework agreements (26) were also concluded for the years 2023–2025 for the collection and disposal of hazardous and other waste from selected premises where such hazardous waste is generated, primarily transport centres, the Prague Central Printing Works, DSPU, DEP, etc. As part of fulfilling the reporting obligations for 2025 by the deadline of 28 February 2026, 1,919 Reports on Waste Generation and Management were submitted via the Integrated System for Fulfilment of Reporting Obligations in the Field of the Environment, thereby fulfilling the statutory obligation.
| Category | 2023 Costs (CZK) | 2024 Costs (CZK) | 2025 Costs (CZK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste collection and transport | 24,552,790 | 25,382,681 | 21,731,309 |
| of which: packaging waste disposal* | 256,675 | 235,960 | 100,561 |
| Ecological / hazardous waste disposal** | 289,047 | 429,921 | 484,803.5 |
| Total waste quantity (tonnes) | 6,292 | 5,572 | 4,308 |
| Municipal mixed waste | 3,275 | 2,748 | 1,947 |
| Paper and cardboard packaging | 1,054 | 879 | 663 |
| Paper and cardboard (non-packaging) | 1,178 | 1,260 | 1,070 |
| Bulky waste | 404 | 380 | 336 |
| Plastic packaging | 198 | 150 | 134 |
| Iron and steel | 53 | 52 | 29 |
| Oily water from oil separators** | 0 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Mixtures from grit chambers / sand traps** | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| Sludge from oil separators** | 10 | 7 | 11 |
* from packaging that ČP places on the market
** Disposal of hazardous waste
The overall increase in waste collection costs was mainly due to a rise in the statutory fee for landfilling mixed municipal waste and the impact of a newly awarded public contract. The increase in the costs of hazardous waste disposal was mainly due to the disposal of COVID-related supplies that had passed their expiry date and the costs associated with the closure of facilities that produced hazardous waste, particularly transport centres.
Collection of paper, plastics, and shredding
| Material | Quantity 2023 (tonnes) | Quantity 2024 (tonnes) | Quantity 2025 (tonnes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collected paper / Paper recycling | 967.70 | 810.96 | 770.72 |
| Collected plastics / Plastic recycling | 102.20 | 83.26 | 84.61 |
| Controlled and uncontrolled paper shredding / Shredded paper | 1,075.40 | 1,258.88 | 894.58 |
Recycling, take-back
In the area of electrical equipment take-back, we cooperate primarily with REMA a.s. and STEELMET, s.r.o.
| Customer / Recipient | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-back / collection of electrical and electronic equipment – STEELMET company | 55.380 t | 34.852 t | 53.560 t |