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United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (commonly known as UPS) is a leading global logistics and package delivery company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1907, UPS has evolved into a key player in the logistics industry, providing a wide range of services including parcel delivery, freight transportation, and supply chain management. With a strong operational presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, UPS is renowned for its reliable and efficient delivery solutions. The company’s core offerings, such as UPS Next Day Air and UPS Ground, are distinguished by their commitment to speed and customer satisfaction. Notable achievements include being one of the first companies to implement a comprehensive tracking system, enhancing transparency in the shipping process. As a market leader, UPS continues to innovate, maintaining a competitive edge in the ever-evolving logistics landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does United Parcel Service of America, Inc.'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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.'s score of 10 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Parcel Service of America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS), headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their carbon emissions, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. However, UPS has made significant climate commitments aimed at reducing its environmental impact. The company is actively engaged in various initiatives to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon emissions, although specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed. In the context of the logistics and transportation industry, UPS's efforts reflect a growing trend among companies to prioritise climate action and sustainability. While detailed emissions data and specific targets are lacking, UPS's commitment to addressing climate change aligns with broader industry goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards more sustainable practices.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Parcel Service of America, Inc.'s primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

United Parcel Service of America, Inc. 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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