The Hague, 2 April 2026 – Today, PostNL published its final Green Bond Report. This report provides details on the use of proceeds and the related expected environmental impact of the Green Bond that was issued in 2019 and will mature in September 2026.
Linde Jansen, CFO van PostNL: “Sustainability is secured in our daily decision processes and supports efficiency, agility and long-term value creation. We therefore will continue to invest in further electrification of our fleet and in sustainable buildings.”
The proceeds of the Green Bond have been used to finance and re-finance eligible green projects. With that, PostNL contributes to two Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, ‘climate action’ and ‘decent work and economic growth’. In 2025, PostNL has allocated the final €21 million of the Green Bond proceeds, which brings the cumulative amount to €300 million, 100% of the total net proceeds.
The net proceeds of the Green Bond have been invested in, among others, over 5,000 new electric vehicles. Part of the proceeds have been allocated to 32 PostNL locations in the Netherlands that hold a BREEAM or comparable certification. The newest sorting location in Alphen aan den Rijn was added to the Green Bond in 2025, after being granted the certification ‘Outstanding’, the highest level for newly-built buildings.
As part of its sustainability strategy, the company continues to explore new possibilities to reduce its carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. The further transition to clean kilometres is important, which goes beyond the replacement of vehicles. It also requires a smart charging infrastructure, exploring new ways of route optimisation and attention for the daily practice of parcel deliverers. The role of grid congestion is becoming increasingly important, and charging hubs are not nearby and capacity could be limited. That is why PostNL is scaling emission-free last-mile delivery step-by-step, taking into account local, technical and practical opportunities.