Irish postal provider An Post has achieved a 50 per cent reduction in carbon emissions three months ahead of its end-2025 target.

The semi-state company accelerated its original 2030 goal, “reflecting the urgency of delivering climate action and demonstrating its commitment to pursuing Ireland’s sustainability goals,” according to the organisation.

Supported by an £87 million decarbonisation investment, more than half of delivery routes are now electrified, while 95 per cent of heavy goods vehicles run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel. Most An Post buildings are powered by green energy.

“I am delighted An Post has reached such a significant milestone and is using its growing electric fleet to drive delivery of parcels, letters and transformative change in environmental sustainability on the path to net zero,” said Ireland’s minister for culture, communications and sport, Patrick O’Donovan.

An Post is now among the largest electric vehicle operators per capita worldwide. Owen Keogh, head of sustainability, said, “There is currently one EV for every 2,700 people in Ireland, and An Post is ranked amongst the top five global postal companies for sustainability, positioning it as a leader in decarbonised logistics and a model for public-sector transformation.”

CEO David McRedmond added, “At An Post our commitment to sustainability is real. We are building a cleaner, more resilient logistics network for decades to come. Achieving the first of our targets gives us renewed confidence that we will also achieve this goal on time with more EVs, renewable fuel and energy.”

Parcel volumes have tripled since 2009, reaching 78 million in 2025, highlighting the scalability of decarbonisation within a growing logistics network.

Discover how An Post is transforming Ireland’s postal sector through electrification and renewable fuels in the full story.