United Parcel Service, commonly known as UPS, is a global leader in logistics and package delivery services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1907, UPS has evolved from a small messenger service to a multinational corporation, operating in over 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including parcel delivery, freight transportation, and supply chain management, distinguished by its commitment to reliability and efficiency. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, UPS has established itself as a key player in the logistics industry. Notable achievements include pioneering innovations in package tracking and sustainable delivery solutions. As a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes, UPS continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for customers seeking dependable shipping and logistics solutions.
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United Parcel Service's score of 66 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, United Parcel Service (UPS) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,417,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,499,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 702,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 10,216,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing carbon intensity, with a target of achieving a 50% reduction in CO2e per package delivered by 2035, using 2020 as the baseline. UPS has set ambitious long-term goals, aiming for carbon neutrality across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050. This includes a comprehensive environmental roadmap to achieve this target, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has also established interim goals to track progress towards these overarching objectives. Overall, UPS's climate commitments and reduction targets highlight their proactive approach to addressing carbon emissions and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 11,437,000,000 | 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 | 924,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 6,373,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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United Parcel Service 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.