PostNord has achieved its 2025 climate goals, reporting that fossil-free transportation now accounts for more than 50% of its operations and that carbon emissions have been reduced by 40% compared with 2020.
The postal and logistics group set 2020 as its baseline year, with a long-term target of achieving 100% fossil-free transportation and operations by 2030. According to the company, reaching the interim targets marks a significant step in its transition and confirms that progress is running broadly in line with its long-term plans.
PostNord says that fossil-free transportation surpassed the 50% mark in early 2025, indicating faster-than-expected progress halfway to the 2030 deadline. The results reflect a combination of electrification and the use of alternative fuels across its transportation network.
Since 2020, much of PostNord’s light vehicle fleet has been electrified, while heavier transportation has increasingly relied on fossil-free fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and biogas. The company says HVO has enabled rapid emissions reductions by being compatible with existing diesel vehicles, while biogas, which requires new vehicles, offers longer-term benefits for heavy transportation.
“Passing the 50% mark is a major milestone,” said Amanda Jackson, head of group sustainability at PostNord. “It proves that the transition is not only possible but already happening at scale across our operations.”
Electrification has also expanded beyond light vehicles. PostNord says that heavy-duty electric trucks are now in operation in all four Nordic countries, supported by improvements in range and load capacity that make electric long-distance transportation increasingly viable.
Progress has varied across the region. Sweden has moved fastest, supported by access to biofuels, while Denmark’s policy framework has made electric trucks the most cost-effective option. Norway has focused on biogas for heavy vehicles, and Finland is pursuing a mixed approach using electricity, HVO and biogas. PostNord says these national strategies collectively support a coordinated transition.
Despite the progress, the company acknowledges ongoing challenges. Policy changes can affect fuel prices and investment conditions, and the expansion of charging infrastructure – particularly for heavy vehicles – remains critical. Another key issue is ensuring subcontractors can keep pace, given the higher upfront costs associated with fossil-free transportation solutions.
To address this, PostNord says it plans to work more closely with transportation partners by providing access to charging infrastructure, aligning climate targets and supporting long-term investment through the provision of clearer requirements.
“The technology is there, but creating the right conditions for all partners to transition remains one of the biggest challenges,” Jackson said.
Looking ahead, PostNord says the achievements since 2020 demonstrate that large-scale change is achievable, but maintaining momentum through the rest of the decade will be essential to meeting its 2030 target.
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