NOTES TO THE CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
9 CO2 emissions absolute
For sector comparison purposes, the CO2 footprint, according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (revised 2004), can be reported in three categories:
− Scope 1: covers all direct emissions generated by sources that are owned or controlled by the company, such as operational vehicles, aviation and heating.
− Scope 2: includes all emissions from the generation of purchased electricity consumed by the company.
− Scope 3: refers to indirect emissions that are a consequence of the company’s activities but occur from sources not owned or controlled by the company.
GRI G4’s increased focus on materiality led to the decision by TNT Express to exclude the CO2
emissions from company cars and business travel by air from its reporting.
CO2 emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol1
Emission source (in ktonnes) 2013 2012
Total TNT Express own CO2 footprint (Scope 1 and 2) 1,078 1,046
Total TNT Express CO2 footprint (Scope 1, 2 and 3) 2,346 2,352
1 For comparative purposes 2012 numbers have been restated.
GRI indicators: G4-EN15, G4-EN16 & G4-EN17
In 2013, the CO2 emissions of TNT Express’ own and subcontractor operations (Scope 1, 2 and 3) decreased by 0.3% to 2,346 ktonnes.
CO2 emissions of own operations1 GRI indicato rs: G4-EN15
(in kt onnes) 2013 2012
1 Fo r co mparative purpo ses 2012 numbers have been restated.
Figures with a (♦) fall wit hin the reasonable assurance scope
TNT Express’ own CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) increased by 3.1% compared to 2012, mainly due to the increased CO2 emissions of aircraft (Unallocated). The company’s own operational vehicles reduced their absolute emissions as a result of the reduction of Brazil Domestic’s own road fleet size.
CO2 emissions of subcontractor operations GRI indicators: G4-EN17
1 For comparative purposes 2012 numbers have been restated.
TNT Express’ subcontractor CO2 emissions (Scope 3) decreased by 2.9% to 1,268 ktonnes, which was mainly caused by the reduction of road linehaul in Australia and reduction of subcontractor air activities.
The subcontractor CO2 emission is calculated based on secondary indicators such as kilometres driven and costs, because of the unavailability of primary data (fuel consumption) of subcontractor activities.
(in ktonnes) Year Own operations Subcontractor
1 For comparative purposes 2012 numbers have been restated.
Buildings
Total TNT Express
CO2 emissions of own and subcontractor operations1 GRI indicators: G4-EN15, G4-EN16 & G4-EN17
Road transport
Air transport
In 2013, 44% of the total CO2 emissions (own and subcontractors) was related to road transport, 53% to air transport and 3% to buildings. TNT Express relies on subcontractors for a substantial part of its business activities. Capturing accurate data related to their activities is a challenge in environmental reporting. Due to the unavailability of primary data (fuel consumption) of subcontractor activities, subcontractor CO2 emission is calculated on the basis of secondary indicators, such as kilometres
Network flights (European air network + domestic) ♦ 1,577 1,590
Long haul flights ♦ 410 431
Figures with a (♦) fall within the reasonable assurance scope
The CO2 efficiency for TNT Express’ European air network and long haul flights improved due to higher load factors and the use of relatively fuel-efficient Boeing 777 freighters for the entire year (only 9 months in 2012).
At the end of 2013, TNT Express operated 50 aircraft. Since 2012, TNT Express’ air operations are included in the EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS). The EU ETS aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by putting a price on carbon and includes all flights arriving at or departing from any European Union airport. The CO2 emission of TNT Express’ flights subject to EU ETS was 664 ktonnes in 2013 (2012: 639).
11 CO2 efficiency road transport
The efficiency indicator, CO2 per kilometre for vehicles, does not reflect all improvement efforts, such as improved network optimisation and positive changes in capacity load factors. TNT Express recognises that an adjustment is required to the efficiency indicator to adequately reflect network efficiencies.
CO2 efficiency small trucks and vans
The number of small trucks and vans decreased from 4,206 in 2012 to 4,052 in 2013, mainly due to Brazil Domestic reducing its own fleet. 3.9% of TNT Express’ small trucks and vans are powered by alternative fuels.
CO2 efficiency of small trucks and vans GRI indicato rs: G4-EN15
Figures with a (♦) fall wit hin the reasonable assurance scope
The slight CO2 efficiency deterioration of small trucks and vans is mainly caused by the France business unit due to a shift from light trucks to heavier trucks within this category. Only the AMEA business unit improved its CO2 per kilometre performance.
CO2 efficiency large trucks
The number of large trucks (mainly linehaul vehicles) decreased from 3,963 in 2012 to 3,887 in 2013, mainly due to Brazil Domestic reducing its own fleet. 0.3% of TNT Express’ large trucks are powered by alternative fuels.
CO2 efficiency of large trucks GRI indicato rs: G4-EN15
(in g CO2 / km) 2013 2012
Figures with a (♦) fall wit hin the reasonable assurance scope
The CO2 efficiency improvement of large trucks is mainly caused by the disposal of inefficient older trucks in Brazil Domestic. As for the European road network, there was continued focus on driver behaviour resulting in an improvement in the Unallocated segment.
12 CO2 efficiency buildings
TNT Express uses different types of facilities around the world, including depots, road hubs, air hubs, and offices. TNT Express owns or leases approximately 2.8 million m2 of buildings. The CO2 efficiency and the energy efficiency metrics of buildings combine all types of energy consumed in buildings and cover electricity, gas, heating fuel and district heating. In 2013, the total energy use of TNT Express’
buildings was 222.3 million kWh of electricity, 8.5 million m3 of gas, 0.6 million litres of heating fuel and 0.06 million GJoules of district heating.
CO2 efficiency of buildings GRI indicato rs: G4-EN15 & G4-EN16
(in kg CO2 / m2) 2013 2012
Figures with a (♦) fall wit hin the reasonable assurance scope
TNT Express’ CO2 efficiency of buildings deteriorated due to changes in the business portfolio and the relatively cold winter in Europe in the beginning of 2013.
Energy efficiency of buildings GRI indicato rs: G4-EN15 & G4-EN16
(in M joules / m2) 2013 2012
Figures with a (♦) fall wit hin the reasonable assurance scope
The energy efficiency of buildings reflects the usage of electricity, gas, heating fuel and district heating converted into joules per square metre.
Sustainable electricity GRI indicato rs: G4-EN3
(in percent age of total electricit y) 2013 2012
Europe Main ♦ 72% 72%
Europe Other & Americas ♦ 37% 38%
Pacific ♦ 10% 9%
AMEA ♦ 0% 0%
Unallocated ♦ 71% 73%
Brazil Domestic ♦ 0% 0%
Total TNT Express ♦ 49% 50%
Figures with a (♦) fall wit hin the reasonable assurance scope
In 2013, 49% of electricity used was generated by sustainable sources, which resulted in 42 ktonnes of avoided nett CO2 emissions (2012: 45). The decline in sustainable electricity used can primarily be attributed to the changes in the business portfolio.
13 Other vehicle emissions
The objective of the European emission standards (Euro 4, 5 and 6) is to reduce emissions of:
− particulate matters (PM10);
− nitrogen oxides (NOx); and
− carbon monoxide (CO).
European legislation requires new trucks and vans to comply with the highest norms for these emissions to improve air quality in the European Union.
European emission standards for small trucks and vans
(in percentage of total small trucks and vans in European Union countries) 2013 2012
Vehicles complying with Euro 6 >0% 0%
Vehicles complying with Euro 5 68% 58%
Vehicles complying with Euro 4 12% 20%
Vehicles younger than 5 years (excluding Euro 4, 5 and 6) 2% 2%
Vehicles older than 5 years 18% 20%
European emission standards for large trucks
(in percentage of total large trucks in European Union countries) 2013 2012
Vehicles complying with Euro 6 >0% 0%
Vehicles complying with Euro 5 68% 53%
Vehicles complying with Euro 4 14% 17%
Vehicles younger than 5 years (excluding Euro 4, 5 and 6) >0% >0%
Vehicles older than 5 years 17% 30%
In 2013, the composition of TNT Express’ fleet of small and large trucks in European Union countries changed to include more Euro 5 compliant vehicles and therefore cleaner vehicles. In 2013, two Euro 6 small trucks were acquired in the Netherlands and Denmark and one Euro 6 large truck in TNT Express’
European road network.
ADDITIONAL NOTES