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.
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Federal Express's score of 49 is higher than 79% 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 2024, Federal Express (FedEx) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,842,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 966,871,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,361,186,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 activities. This represents a total of about 21,531,415,000 kg CO2e in 2023, with Scope 1 emissions at 15,804,636,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 918,981,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,807,798,000 kg CO2e. FedEx has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2040 across all scopes of emissions. This goal encompasses both direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and contracted transportation emissions (Scope 3). Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2005 baseline. The company has also focused on reducing its aircraft emissions intensity, with a goal of a 30% reduction from 2005 levels by 2025. These initiatives reflect FedEx's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the air freight transportation and logistics sector.
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| 2009 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,101,552,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,094,867,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,099,293,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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