Sustainability reporting
Sharing relevant and accountable information about our business practices, supply chain and our people is of utmost importance to us as it enables us to track our progress, be accountable for our ambitions and learn from our actions. By regularly reporting to organisations and bodies, our progress is independently assessed, benchmarked, and verified. We then take appropriate actions to improve our performance where required. The way we report continues to evolve, in line with the changing reporting landscape at domestic, EU and global levels.
Global reporting
- CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): We report annually to the CDP on our environmental impact. In 2024 we maintained our B grading.
- EcoVadis: EcoVadis is a global platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings. In 2024, EcoVadis significantly changed their scoring model, resulting in An Post achieving a bronze medal.
- GRI (Global Reporting Initiative): GRI is the standard framework for companies to report against globally. Detailed information about how we are addressing GRI can be found in the Appendix on p.33.
- SBTi (Science-Based Targets Initiative: As part of our support for Ireland’s Climate Bill and the 2015 Paris Agreement we have committed to the SBTi and we are the only logistics company to date in Ireland to commit to it. We have committed to the most ambitious targets of 1.5°C for Scope 1 and Scope 2 and “well below 2°C” target for Scope 3 and in 2023 we achieved validation for this.
- UN Global Compact: In 2010 we became a signatory to the UN Global Compact and a key part of our commitment is to report annually on our progress of embedding the Ten Principles and the SDGs into our business.
European reporting
- CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive): We are preparing for mandatory CSRD reporting to ensure we are ready to report in line with the requirements for reporting in 2028.
- EU Taxonomy: We are working with other European postal companies to ensure the industry is in alignment and we are carrying out readiness activities in preparation for reporting in 2028.
Domestic reporting
- Climate Action Framework: The Climate Action Framework was introduced in 2022 for the commercial semi-state sector to address climate action objectives. We report annually on the 5 Pillars.
- SEAI M&R (Monitoring and Reporting) System: We report annually to the SEAI on our energy performance, and remain committed to SEAI’s 2030 public sector targets, as set out in “Appendix: Metrics and Targets” on p.27.
Industry reporting
• IPC SMMS (International Postal Corporation Sustainability Measurement and Management
System)
- IPC SMMS (International Postal Corporation Sustainability Measurement and Management System): An independently audited reporting programme to address the sustainability objectives of the postal sector. In 2024, An Post ranked fourth in the world, meeting our objective to be ranked in the top 5 for the fourth year in a row.
In addition to these reporting frameworks, we have achieved the following accreditations, which verify and certify
performance, but also require ongoing activities and audits in order to retain them:
- Irish Centre for Diversity ‘Investors in Diversity’ - Bronze Accreditation
- ISO 14001 - Environmental management systems
- ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety
- ISO 50001 – Energy management
- ISO 9001 – Quality management systems
In 2024, following a review of our voluntary reporting frameworks, we took a decision to pause recertification for the Business in the Community Business Working Responsibly Mark in order to focus our resources on meeting the requirements of CSRD. We plan to undertake annual reviews of our reporting frameworks to ensure that we continue to align with emerging regulations and best practices in sustainability reporting.
