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Sustainability

Moving towards a sustainable future with innovation

To us, sustainability means responsibility. We connect the environment and the economy and reduce our carbon footprint to a minimum. Our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2040. On top of this, we want at least 20 percent of transport kilometres covered by our vehicle fleet to generate zero emissions by 2030. With innovative technologies and optimized logistics processes, we are working towards a future where efficiency and environmental protection go hand in hand.

Benefits of sustainable logistics

  • CO₂ reduction

    Thanks to low-emission vehicles and alternative drive systems, we are continuing to reduce our CO₂ emissions.
  • Eco-friendly transport

    Combined transport saves on resources and minimizes our ecological footprint.
  • Reliable service

    We offer environmentally friendly, reliable door-to-door solutions in the form of daily connections. Without any restrictions.

How we are committed to sustainability

We are actively working on numerous initiatives to achieve our sustainability targets:

  • Alternative drive systems in our vehicle fleet: we use electric, hydrogen-powered, gas-powered and biodiesel trucks, adapted to different areas of operation.
  • Renewable energy: photovoltaic systems cover a large portion of our energy requirements, with surpluses fed into the local grid. This enables us to support regional production of eco-electricity.
  • Sustainable mobility: we promote eco-friendly mobility solutions for our staff. Our business travel is planned and performed in a climate-friendly way.
  • Resource management: we avoid waste, use efficient recycling solutions and operate an environmentally friendly returns management system.
  • Sustainable buildings: our business premises are efficient and sustainable. They are operated with technology such as LEDs, heat pumps and solar power.

Vehicle fleet

In our vehicle fleet, we are increasingly turning to alternative drive systems to replace fossil fuels. We start by testing different technologies to find the best solution for each transport area. Next, based on our experience, we choose which technologies to use in each area of operation. In doing so, we harmonize environmental and economic interests.

Energy supply

We power our charging infrastructure and business premises with solar and other renewable energy sources wherever possible. Our logistics center in Villmergen, for instance, generates over 1,300 MWh of solar power each year. Surplus electricity is fed into the local grid. This enables us to support regional production of eco-electricity. The building is also equipped with charging points for e-bikes and uses kinetic energy for lifts. In 2025, a total of 16 charging points for heavy commercial vehicles will be installed in the immediate vicinity of the new logistics center. We will use this infrastructure to charge our own e-trucks used for distribution.

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Certificates

We work with utility companies, energy suppliers and universities in order to promote sustainable logistics solutions. Through these partnerships, we foster the use of renewable energy sources and the introduction of low-emission transport. We are proud to be certified by significant bodies. Find out more about our certificates.

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Sustainability at Swiss Post Cargo