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United States Postal Service

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The United States Postal Service (USPS), often referred to simply as the Postal Service, is a vital institution in the American logistics and delivery industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., USPS operates across the entire United States, providing essential mail and package delivery services to millions of customers daily. Founded in 1775, it has evolved significantly, introducing innovations such as the ZIP Code system and flat-rate shipping options. USPS is renowned for its core services, including First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and international shipping, which distinguish it from private carriers through its extensive reach and commitment to universal service. As a government agency, it plays a crucial role in connecting communities and supporting commerce, maintaining a strong market position with notable achievements in reliability and customer satisfaction.

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How does United States Postal Service'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.

14

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

United States Postal Service's score of 14 is lower 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 States Postal Service's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the United States Postal Service (USPS) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,870,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 2,396,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,553,928,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,230,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the significant carbon footprint associated with its operations. USPS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% from FY2019 levels by FY2030. Additionally, the organisation has pledged to cut its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030. These targets reflect a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that USPS independently reports its environmental performance. The commitment to reducing emissions underscores USPS's dedication to sustainability and its role in addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
2,199,409,000
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Scope 2
1,901,846,000
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Scope 3
2,273,225,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United States Postal Service's primary industry is Other land transportation services, 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 States Postal Service 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 States Postal 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.

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

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