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Federal Express

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Federal Express's score of 44 is higher than 98% 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 approximately 4,807,798,000 kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution accounting for the majority at 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 includes a specific target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 30% by 2025, using a 2011 baseline. The company is also focused on reducing its aircraft emissions intensity by 30% from a 2005 baseline by 2025. In summary, FedEx is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established clear targets to achieve carbon neutrality, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
14,101,552,000
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Scope 2
1,094,867,000
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Scope 3
3,099,293,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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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Federal Express is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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