PostNord Advances Emission Cuts with Renewable Diesel; Calls for State and Industry Collaboration on Climate Goals

PostNord Sweden has achieved a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2020, cutting 60,000 tons through its transition to electric vehicles and renewable fuels, primarily HVO100 renewable diesel. According to Gustav Eriksson, PostNord’s Sustainability Manager, their non-electric fleet operates on approximately 95% HVO100, a fuel compatible with existing diesel engines that significantly lowers fossil emissions. This renewable diesel is sourced sustainably from waste materials such as paper industry byproducts and food waste, certified by Svanenmärkt to ensure no harm to biodiversity. Daniel Granquist from Preem stressed the importance of cooperation among fuel producers, transport companies, and buyers to meet Sweden’s ambitious national goal of reducing transport emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to 2010.

In related developments, Maria Rosendahl, business policy chief at Teknikföretagen, has called on the Swedish government to take greater responsibility by establishing a comprehensive collaboration plan with clearer governance structures and financing solutions. She emphasized that such a plan must involve coordinated efforts among the state, authorities, and industry to effectively prepare and meet climate targets.

PostNord’s sustainability drive is also shaped by increasing customer demands for fossil-free and emissions-free transport options. The combined focus on adopting renewable fuels and strengthening public-private collaboration highlights the next phase of Sweden’s business sector commitment to climate action.