Sustainable logistics
Because every kilometre counts

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A delivery person rides a yellow electric postal tricycle on a country road through a green, hilly landscape. In the background, a lake, meadows, trees, and a town on the opposite shore are visible.

The course has been set for sustainable logistics: we are reducing our CO₂ emissions, working on innovative solutions for tomorrow and taking care of our employees. This enables us to achieve our own climate targets and create added value for our customers.

The logistics sector is facing major challenges in the face of climate change and the energy transition. As the largest logistics company in Switzerland, we know that the future is net zero. That’s why we’re investing in modern technologies to reduce CO₂ and why we're continually working on solutions to make our sector fit for the future. We focus on the areas where we can achieve the greatest impact: in our operations and transport.

In addition to reducing our own emissions, we are also investing in future-proof and innovative solutions for the sector. Together with our customers, we develop services that enable and promote circular business models in Switzerland. In this way, we help our customers to meet their climate targets.

We adopt a holistic approach to sustainability. In addition to the ecological and economic aspects, we also assume social responsibility. Fair and modern working conditions for our employees in logistics are important to us. Our logistics can only be made future-proof by taking equal account of people, the environment and the economy.

Our goals for sustainable logistics

By 2040, we will achieve net zero across the entire value chain.

Thanks to the switch to e-mobility throughout Switzerland.
Thanks to the switch to renewable energy in our in-house operations.

Our topics

Several electric postal vehicles are parked on a large open area. The image shows a yellow truck with a trailer, two yellow delivery vans, and two electric three‑wheel delivery vehicles. The vehicles display green and black slogans such as “E‑Mobilität statt Emission” and “Summend statt brummend.” In the background, there are trees, buildings, and a blue sky.

E-mobility, not emissions

Because every kilometre counts

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Circular logistics

Sustainable logistics solutions

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A long freight train travels through a green, hilly landscape. The train consists of a blue‑and‑red locomotive and several yellow postal containers. On both sides of the railway line, there are meadows, trees and scattered buildings. In the background, a large lake is visible, bordered by wooded hills and mountain ranges under a clear sky.

Low-emission transport

by rail and road

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A person carries a parcel while walking next to a yellow postal delivery vehicle. In the background, another person is driving an electric three‑wheel delivery vehicle. The scene takes place outdoors with buildings and greenery visible.

Social responsibility

Fair working conditions

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Corporate responsibility

of Swiss Post

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What we have already achieved

We are already using electric vehicles in 11 Swiss cities – delivering every second parcel emission-free.

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A green icon of a delivery vehicle with a stylized electrical plug above it is shown on a yellow background. The illustration depicts an electric vehicle in a simplified graphic style.

With over 8,000 vehicles, we operate the largest electric fleet in Switzerland.

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Since 2022, we have shifted 2.5 million transport kilometres from road to rail.

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We offer our customers reusable packaging.

What our customers say

We plan to be carbon neutral by 2030. To achieve this goal, we choose to work with partners such as Swiss Post, whose sustainability, quality and implementation standards are just as high as ours.

Matthias Metz, Head of Logistics & Operations Department, Heinrich Heine GmbH

We rely on environmentally friendly partners to reach our goals. Swiss Post’s carbon-free delivery is key for us.

Martin Derungs, Fulfilment Sourcing Management at IKEA

Decathlon is increasingly focussing on sustainability in its activities. Swiss Post shares this commitment, for example by deploying environmentally friendly vehicle fleets and recyclable packaging. With Swiss Post as its logistics partner, Decathlon Switzerland can further reduce its ecological footprint.

Thomas Henry, E-commerce Transport Manager at Decathlon Switzerland

Partnerships

A sustainable future is a joint project. For this reason, Swiss Post fosters numerous partnerships in pursuit of its goals.

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