Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Federal Express Corporation
Public Profile
Air Transport
US
updated a month ago

Federal Express Corporation Sustainability Profile

Company website

Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global leader in the logistics and transportation industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, FedEx revolutionised the shipping sector with its overnight delivery service, setting a benchmark for speed and reliability. The company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing a comprehensive range of services including express shipping, freight transportation, and e-commerce solutions. FedEx is renowned for its innovative tracking technology and commitment to customer service, which distinguishes it from competitors. With a strong market position, FedEx has consistently achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first companies to offer real-time package tracking. As a pioneer in the logistics field, FedEx continues to shape the future of shipping and delivery, making it an essential partner for businesses worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Federal Express Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Federal Express Corporation's score of 52 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

84%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Federal Express Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from FedEx Corporation

As of the latest available data, Federal Express Corporation does not provide specific carbon emissions figures. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family that includes FedEx Corporation, which has established various climate commitments and initiatives. Federal Express Corporation is a current subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, which has been actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint. While no specific reduction targets or emissions data are available for Federal Express Corporation, it is important to note that emissions data and climate initiatives may be inherited from FedEx Corporation, which operates under the guidance of industry standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). FedEx Corporation has made significant commitments to sustainability, including pledges to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. These initiatives reflect a growing trend within the logistics industry to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. In summary, while specific emissions data for Federal Express Corporation is not available, the company is aligned with the climate commitments of its parent organisation, FedEx Corporation, which is actively pursuing ambitious sustainability goals.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2009201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
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

How Carbon Intensive is Federal Express Corporation's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Federal Express Corporation's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Federal Express Corporation's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Federal Express Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Federal Express Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 105% last year and increased by approximately 217% since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 38% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
65%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
34%
Business Travel
2%

Federal Express Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Federal Express Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251030.3
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy