22-04-2022
During 2021, PostNL allocated €23 million of the Green Bond proceeds (8% of total net proceeds) to eligible green projects which brings the cumulative allocated amount to €75 million (25% of total net proceeds).
In total, PostNL has invested in 2,189 new vehicles, of which 900 in 2021. In 2022, we will continue investigating other opportunities to accelerate the electrification of our fleet.
PostNL received BREEAM or similar certificates for nine sorting centres, of which one during the reporting period for a sorting centre in use. PostNL expects to finalise the BREEAM NL In Use “Very Good” certification for the remaining sixteen sorting centres in 2022.
As part of our strategy, we keep exploring new possibilities to reduce our carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. In 2021, we invested €2 million in installing rooftop solar panels on three mail sorting centres and our international sorting centre, which we estimate will enable us to avoid 708 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Based on planned investments, the majority of the remaining proceeds will be allocated to electrification of the fleet and investments in sustainable buildings.
Source: PostNL