UPS releases carbon reduction goals
I got an e-mail from the communication staff at UPS letting me know that the packaging company announced a carbon reduction goal.
The plan is to reduce the carbon emissions of its aircraft by 20 percent by 2020. UPS Airlines, the world's ninth-largest airline, accounts for 53 percent of UPS's carbon output.
They are also challenging the transportation and logistics industry to fully disclose its entire emissions data.
The announcements were made in UPS's 2008 Corporate Sustainability Report, which was released Tuesday.
In addition, UPS:
· Has prevented 1 million metric tons of carbon emissions by using low-carbon intensive transportation like rail.
· Has eliminated 100 million miles from its delivery routes since 2003 by using routing technology.
· Directed over $100 million in philanthropy to charitable organizations worldwide.
· Partnered with the UN and its competitors to improve disaster relief logistics.
To view the report go to:
www.responsibility.ups.com/sustainability.
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