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FedEx Freight Corporation Sustainability Profile

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FedEx Freight Corporation, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, is a leading player in the freight transportation industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1971, the company has grown significantly, providing a range of services including less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, logistics solutions, and supply chain management. With a strong presence across North America, FedEx Freight is renowned for its commitment to reliability and efficiency, offering unique features such as real-time tracking and flexible delivery options. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its service network and the introduction of innovative technologies to enhance customer experience. As a key competitor in the logistics sector, FedEx Freight continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking dependable freight solutions.

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52

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

FedEx Freight Corporation's score of 52 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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FedEx Freight Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from FedEx Corporation

FedEx Freight Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or initiatives specific to FedEx Freight Corporation. However, emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, FedEx Corporation, which has established various climate initiatives. These initiatives are part of a broader commitment to sustainability within the logistics industry. FedEx Corporation has been actively involved in climate-related efforts, including participation in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) at a cascade level of 1. This indicates that FedEx Freight Corporation's climate strategies may align with those of its parent company, although specific targets and achievements for FedEx Freight are not detailed. In summary, while FedEx Freight Corporation does not currently report specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate family that is engaged in climate action through FedEx Corporation's initiatives.

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How Carbon Intensive is FedEx Freight Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. FedEx Freight Corporation's primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is FedEx Freight Corporation's Location?

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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 FedEx Freight Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

FedEx Freight Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

FedEx Freight 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%

FedEx Freight 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.

FedEx Freight 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
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