Key Publications - Sustainable Development

  • This guide explores the strategic and economic case for sustainable transformation of postal networks. When postal operators invest in clean technologies, inclusive services, staff wellbeing and resilient infrastructure, they unlock new markets, strengthen operations and position themselves as critical players in the digital economy.
     
  • This guide introduces the mission and scope of the Facility, which will be established in early 2026.  It aims to support the no-regret sustainable modernization of the global postal sector - connecting postal operators with project funds, expertise and new partners.
     
  • Unlocking Climate Finance For the Postal Sector
    02.09.2025
    This guide outlines the key options for postal entities to secure funding for their climate initiatives. Climate finance is an untapped opportunity for cleaner, smarter, and more reliable postal services.
  • This guide provides an outline of the relevance of gender equality to the UPU and broader postal sector. The Post can help deliver equality to women and men as a major employer, and by increasing access to e-trade and essential services.
  • This policy brief explores the variety of ways that the postal sector can become integrated with the circular economy. Business innovation and repurposing assets can enable Posts to support the reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling of items, increasing volumes and diversifying revenue streams.


Infrastructure for Circularity in the French Postal SectorBreaking silos – Integrating digital and green strategies in the global postal sector
This case study underscores the pivotal role of Pos Malaysia in supporting the nation's climate commitments and ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.This case study examines how La Poste France, as a publicly owned and mission-driven company, is transforming its operations through an integrated circular approach.While rapid advances are being made in both digital innovation and environmental sustainability, these two vital transformations are too often pursued in isolation. This fragmented approach wastes resources, limits impact, and leaves developing countries, where postal networks could be a lifeline, on the sidelines.

UPU Guide to Postal Social Services





Gathering analytical data, examples, case studies and interviews, the UPU Guide to Postal Social Services affords a better understanding of the motivations for Posts to diversify into social services and offers practical advice for Posts and social development actors.