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United States Postal Service Sustainability Profile

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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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31

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 31 is higher than 59% 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 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately -75,201,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 122,973,000 kg CO2e. This data indicates a net reduction in Scope 1 emissions, which may reflect operational changes or improvements in efficiency. For the year 2024, USPS's emissions in the US were approximately 3,813,466,000 kg CO2e for combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside Scope 3 emissions reaching about 7,014,477,000 kg CO2e. This highlights the substantial impact of their supply chain and operational activities on overall emissions. USPS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they have a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% from FY2019 levels by FY2030. These targets reflect a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and align with industry standards for sustainability. Overall, USPS is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint through these commitments, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility in its operations.

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Scope 1
2,199,409,000
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0,000,000,000
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-00,000,000
Scope 2
1,901,846,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,273,225,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is United States Postal Service's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is United States Postal Service'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 United States Postal Service is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

United States Postal Service'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.

United States Postal Service 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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