Meet the courier company that reduces CO2 emissions by up to -86%!

In a world where climate change is making itself felt strongly, companies emerge as key players in the search for solutions. Especially the logistics and shipping sector, the sector that pollutes the most, emitting 25% of CO2 emissions every year.

Traditional home deliveries, although fast in terms of time, have a considerable environmental cost. Every package that arrives at our home implies an additional vehicle on the roads, generating more carbon emissions. Faced with this challenge, InPost offers a more sustainable solution: pickup point deliveries. A proposal that not only seeks to reduce carbon emissions, but also to provide customers with a more convenient option for receiving their packages.

Carbon emissions from home deliveries vs pickup point deliveries

InPost pickup point deliveries are rapidly gaining ground. The reason is simple: more packages are delivered in fewer stops. By reducing the number of individual deliveries, traffic is also reduced, which in turn eases congestion in cities and improves air quality. This efficiency is not only beneficial for the environment, by reducing CO₂ emissions, but also translates into cost optimization and an improved user experience thanks to the flexibility in receiving packages.

According to the study conducted by South Pole for InPost, pickup point delivery has the potential to reduce carbon emissions per package by between 64% and 86%, depending on how the consumer chooses to collect that package. Specifically, the study estimates that sending packages to pickup points could reduce CO2e emissions by an average of 146.4 g per package*. This represents an approximate reduction of 64% in emissions, compared with the traditional home delivery method*. With such a significant reduction, pickup point deliveries are presented not only as a viable option, but as a response to the challenge of emissions in the logistics sector.

How do sustainable deliveries through Punto Pack and Lockers work?

InPost pickup point deliveries are package deliveries to strategically located pickup points, known as Punto Pack and Lockers. Punto Pack are pickup points in small neighborhood stores, and Lockers are smart lockers found mainly at gas stations, supermarkets, and shopping centers.

Currently, the InPost network has more than 7,000 Punto Packs and Lockers in Spain, so there is always a pickup point nearby, making the sending and receiving of packages efficient as well as sustainable. Send a package to pickup points with InPost, is a mainly online and simple process.

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The sustainable future of shipping at InPost: beyond the package

At InPost, sustainability is a strategic pillar. For that reason, they are changing the paradigm of parcel delivery. They are carrying out a comprehensive transformation of the logistics service. Whether through route optimization, they are replacing their fleet with eco-friendly vehicles in the last mile, they use renewable energy in their facilities and even in the Lockers, since many of them operate thanks to the energy generated by solar panels installed on them, which reinforces InPost's commitment to sustainability.

In addition, the active promotion of recycling as well as waste reduction are procedures they work on every day. One of the latest actions they have launched to help reduce plastic use consists of replacing the use of plastic sacks with fabric sacks. InPost provides delivery drivers with fabric bags to transport several packages at the same time. These bags, being made of fabric, are reusable and reduce the use of plastic bags.

InPost and its green and social commitment

InPost is fully aware of the impact that shipping companies can have on the environment. That is why they have taken proactive measures to ensure that their operations are as green as possible. It is a matter of corporate responsibility and doing the right thing for the planet.

On the other hand, InPost has set an ambitious sustainability goal: achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. They have set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2040.

Sustainability is a shared responsibility

Choosing a sustainable shipping method is a shared responsibility between companies and consumers. By choosing sustainable options, not only is the planet cared for, but steps are also taken toward a greener and more sustainable future. Every time a customer chooses a pickup point instead of home delivery, they are making a conscious decision to reduce their carbon footprint.

To maximize emissions savings, it is essential that users travel to the Punto Pack or Locker in an eco-friendly way, whether by walking or by bicycle. The significant impact of this simple action in reducing the carbon footprint should not be underestimated. «In addition, by adopting greener practices, users not only help the environment, but also promote a healthier lifestyle..

Other benefits of pickup point deliveries

Beyond addressing environmental issues, pickup point deliveries offer tangible solutions to current urban challenges. An example of how cities are adapting to these challenges is the recent implementation in Barcelona of the «Amazon tax». This tax requires home delivery companies to pay for parking when making home deliveries “for the occupation of public space that occurs as a consequence of home parcel delivery.” This measure, which is being considered by other city councils in Spain, seeks to promote cities with less pollution and relieve vehicle congestion.

Finally, pickup point deliveries are also synonymous with efficiency and savings. With the pickup point delivery option, users can save more than 40% on their shipments, benefiting from a quality, eco-friendly, and economical service. If you want to enjoy these benefits, start shipping with InPost.

*The values were estimated in comparison with the emissions associated with a traditional door-to-door shipping system, incorporating a life-cycle approach and following the methodology developed by South Pole, which is based on the avoided GHG emissions guidelines presented in conceptual frameworks developed by Mission Innovation, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. These figures are the result of a weighted average based on internal Inpost data.