Reduce
Royal Mail is rapidly decarbonising its distribution fleet, switching to renewable energy and using more electric vehicles. Not forgetting last mile delivery by posties on foot. We are the UK’s greenest delivery option for letters and parcels*
Our Steps to Zero strategy focuses on four key pillars to become net zero by 2040. These are:
- Zero-emission deliveries
Aiming to achieve a 100% zero emission final mile by 2035 by transitioning to zero-emission vehicles and enhancing our delivery walking routes. We currently operate the largest electric van fleet with over 7,000 electric vans. - Zero-emission operations
Aiming to reduce our operation emissions, for example, in our distribution networks and our buildings. - Making circular happen
Being committed to minimising our use of materials, especially virgin and raw resources, to reduce waste. - Collaborating for action
Collaborating suppliers, customers and peers and our workforce to help accelerate decarbonisation.
Find out more about Royal Mail’s emissions targets here
*Based on average gCO2e emissions per parcel delivered by UK parcel operators, as published by Citizens Advice 2023 Parcels League Table
At Royal Mail, we're building on the green benefits of our 'feet on the street' model and reducing our emissions by transitioning 100% of our delivery fleet to electric vehicles by 2035. We have already deployed around 5,000 electric vans.
