Belgian postal operator bpost has launched a carbon footprint calculator for businesses in Belgium as part of its commitment to making logistics better for the environment.
The carbon calculator estimates the carbon emissions associated with every parcel bpost handles in Belgium using various parameters such as weight, number of parcels, distances covered, number of stops and the type of vehicle used. The data is validated by Vinçotte, the largest Belgian company in the field of control, inspection and certification.
Currently, bpost calculated the carbon emissions and then shares this information with the customer, but it has plans to open the tool up to customers at a later stage so that they can use the carbon calculator themselves.
Karin Enzlin, business development director – sustainability at bpost, explained, “Our carbon calculator enables customers to estimate their carbon emissions and helps them take well-informed decisions that reduce their environmental impact. This not only demonstrates our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, but also encourages others to join us on our journey to a greener future.”
The tool is part of bpost’s more general goal of reducing its operational emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving full carbon neutrality by 2040. Other sustainable projects at bpost include: 100% sustainable deliveries in Verviers; emission-free deliveries in Eupen; carbon-neutral deliveries in Brussels; and more than 40% of bpost-branded vehicles now being eco-friendly.
Read more about sustainable developments in the postal and parcel industry here.