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17-09-2026
The postal sector has made remarkable progress in this area. Collectively, participating operators have already reduced their annual global carbon emissions by more than 40% compared to 2008, approaching the target of a 50% reduction by 2030. This progress has been driven by the increasing use of electricity from renewable sources and the renewal of fleets with vehicles that have a lower environmental impact.
As part of its sustainability program, the IPC has defined a set of objectives for the sector by 2030, including a 50% reduction in emissions from areas 1 and 2 compared to 2019, the use of 75% renewable energy in its own buildings, a fleet composed of at least 50% alternative fuel vehicles, of which 25% are electric, the adoption of 50% sustainable packaging, and the routing of 75% of waste for recycling or reuse.
“The climate transition requires the contribution of all sectors, and the postal activity, due to the scale of its operations, has a responsibility to be at the forefront of decarbonization. At CTT, this commitment translates into the progressive electrification of the fleet, the development of more efficient delivery solutions, and the investment in renewable energy solutions that reduce the environmental footprint of our activity and accelerate the sustainable transformation of our company and the sector,” says Guy Pacheco, CEO of CTT.
In line with its commitment, CTT stands out for its goals and the results already achieved. Sustainability is one of the pillars of the company's strategy, which has set ambitious targets for 2030, including a 55% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2021, the use of 100% renewable electricity, a fully green fleet of its own last-mile delivery services, and the incorporation of recycled or reused materials in all its mail, express, and parcel offerings.
The progress recorded in recent years demonstrates the consistency of this path. By 2025, green vehicles already represented 51.1% of the company's own last-mile delivery fleet, exceeding the target set for that year. CTT had almost 1,500 electric vehicles in operation for last-mile delivery and put into circulation the first electric heavy vehicle to operate in Portugal. In the same period, all electricity consumed came from renewable sources, and 90.1% of the express mail and parcel services already incorporated recycled and/or reused materials.
This performance results from a strategy based on the progressive electrification of distribution, the adoption of less polluting mobility solutions for operations where electrification is not yet viable, and a commitment to the use and production of energy for self-consumption from renewable sources. In this context, the partnership with EDP for the development of "Solar Neighborhoods" stands out, through the installation of photovoltaic solar panels on CTT buildings, allowing the production of renewable energy for self-consumption and the sharing of surplus energy with surrounding communities in a more accessible way.
Simultaneously, the digitalization of the logistics network, fleet telemetry, route optimization, and the expansion of Out-of-Home solutions, such as the Locky network, have contributed to increasing operational efficiency and reducing its environmental impact.
The progress achieved is also reflected in the carbon efficiency of the business. Between 2021 and 2025, CTT reduced its carbon footprint per express item delivered by 47.9%, demonstrating that it is possible to keep pace with business growth while achieving significant carbon efficiency gains.
This journey reinforces CTT's contribution to the sustainability goals defined for the sector globally and highlights the company's role in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Source: CTT Portugal Post