2021
CLIMATE PLEDGE
Intelcom signed The Climate Pledge to be carbon net zero by 2040.
Working Towards Green Logistics
Intelcom signed The Climate Pledge in 2021 and has committed to be net zero carbon for our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2040.
Reducing our Carbon Footprint
Why are we committed to sustainability?
We joined the Climate Pledge, as we are committed to improving the lives of future generations and the environment and this commitment underscores our sense of responsibility in working towards a solution to address this pressing issue. This commitment aligns with our values as a Company.
What does our Journey to Reducing our Carbon Footprint look like?
Our journey to reduce our carbon footprint will follow the following steps:
- Measure our carbon footprint for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
- Determine science-based targets (Targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement – limiting global warming to well-below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.)
- Implement a net zero strategy to reduce and eventually eliminate our carbon emissions
- Report annual updates on our progress on reducing our carbon footprint, our targets and our net zero strategy
What is the approach that we are taking for reporting our progress?
As the commitment to the Climate Pledge requires regular reporting on the status of our progress on reducing our carbon footprint, our targets and our net zero strategy, we are using internationally recognized standards and reporting frameworks that will be validated independently by third parties.
Climate change will have a negative impact on people's lives, on future generations, on our own kids. We can't wait any longer, we must be part of the solution.
Jean-Sébastien Joly
CEO & President, Intelcom Group
Jean-Sébastien Joly
CEO & President, Intelcom Group
Joining The Climate Pledge
The Climate Pledge is a commitment for businesses and organizations to take collective action on the world’s greatest crisis, and to work together to build a safe and healthy planet for future generations. Signatories commit to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Being part of The Climate Pledge also means joining a community of businesses that work together and share knowledge, ideas, and best practices. Over 300 signatories across multiple industries from around the world, including Intelcom and our Australian subsidiary Dragonfly Shipping, have joined.
How will we reduce our carbon emissions?
As mentioned above, the first step of our journey is to accurately measure our footprint and determine our targets to reduce our emissions. This step will allow us to pinpoint exactly what areas of our operations we need to change to meet these targets. Some options that we are actively pursuing to achieve our target: be net-zero carbon by 2040.
Electric Vehicles
Electrifying the vehicles of our delivery contractors
Sorting Stations and Offices
Using renewable energy and eco-efficient processes, and minimizing garbage production from our sorting stations and offices
Purchased Goods and Materials
Purchasing carbon neutral products and reducing single-use materials to be used in our offices, sorting stations and operations
Optimized Routing
Optimizing routes for shorter mileage with our routing system, which saves energy and fuel consumption
Employee Commute
Offering incentives for our employees to use public transport, adding bike racks and reducing company travel
Clients and Partners
Working with clients and new partners to reduce carbon emissions in the logistics industry
Commitment: Reduce 50% of emissions by 2030
Our Timeline
2022
EXPLORING OPTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Exploring options to collectively buy electric vehicles on behalf of our independent delivery contractors.
2023
INTELCOM JOINS THE SMART FREIGHT CENTRE
Intelcom joined the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) in January 2023. The SFC is a globally active non-profit organization for climate action in the freight sector. The SFC's goal is to guide the global logistics industry to track and reduce its GHG emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030 and reach zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. SFC collaborate with its global partners to quantify impacts, identify solutions, and advocate logistics decarbonization strategies.
MEASURE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
We have completed the measurement of our 2022 baseline carbon footprint for our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and our first mile, middle mile and last mile accounts for about 75% of our carbon emissions.
SCIENCE BASED TARGETS
Based on the analysis of our carbon emissions, we have developed science-based targets to be able to reduce our carbon emissions to zero by 2040 and we will be submitting these targets for approval to the Science-Based Targets initiative. (Targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement – limiting global warming to well-below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.). This validation takes a year to be approved.
NET ZERO STRATEGY & ROADMAP
Based on our 2022 baseline carbon footprint and science-based targets, we have developed a net zero plan to reduce our emissions and to be net zero carbon by 2040.
2024-2030
PUT PLAN INTO ACTION
Ongoing measurement, working towards the achievement of our science-based targets and net zero strategy.
Explore options to purchase electric delivery vehicles for our independent delivery contractors.
ANNUAL REPORTING
Starting in 2025, we will prepare an annual report to provide annual updates on our progress to reduce emissions, progress towards the achievement of our science-based targets and our net zero strategy.
2030
REDUCE 50% OF CARBON FOOTPRINT
Reduce our carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 of our baseline year.
2030-2040
DOUBLE DOWN ON OUR EFFORTS
We will continue our ongoing activities and annual reporting during the next decade to achieve our goal to be net zero carbon by 2040.
2040
NET ZERO CARBON
Reach our target of becoming a net zero carbon parcel delivery company.
Partners in our journey
Questions
For questions on our sustainability journey, please contact our media relations manager using our form.