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Federal Express

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Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a leading global courier delivery services company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, FedEx revolutionised the logistics industry with its overnight shipping service, establishing a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Operating primarily in the transportation and logistics sector, FedEx offers a range of services, including express parcel delivery, freight transportation, and e-commerce solutions. Its unique hub-and-spoke model allows for efficient package sorting and distribution, setting it apart from competitors. With a commitment to innovation, FedEx has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of tracking technology and a robust global network. Today, it stands as a market leader, recognised for its reliability and speed, making it a preferred choice for businesses and consumers alike.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Federal Express's score of 44 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Federal Express's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Federal Express (FedEx) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,531,415,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 15,804,636,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (about 12,536,072,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (approximately 2,576,897,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled around 918,981,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 4,807,798,000 kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution contributing about 4,728,108,000 kg CO2e. FedEx has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2040 across all scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. This long-term goal encompasses both direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and contracted transportation emissions (Scope 3). Additionally, the company anticipates a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2005 baseline. In previous years, FedEx has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a reported total of approximately 22,247,331,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and about 21,448,385,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has also focused on improving operational efficiency, including a target to reduce aircraft emissions intensity by 30% from a 2005 baseline by 2025. Overall, FedEx's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, aligning with industry standards and responding to the growing demand for corporate responsibility in environmental stewardship.

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Scope 3
3,099,293,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Federal Express's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Federal Express is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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