Executive VP & President , International , Healthcare & Supply Chain Solutions

UPS

According to USP the global logistics giant ’ s sustainability initiatives have been shaped by “ the international focus on social and environmental betterment , led by the United Nations ’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals ”, in addition to the company ’ s ability to “ enact meaningful change during a time of technological advancement in business ”.

One of USP ’ s key initiatives is its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet – or “ rolling laboratory ”, as the company calls it . This consists of more than 10,000 vehicles across the globe , including electric vehicles and electrically-assisted cycles .

“ Regarding our urban operations , these are two techs that will be of paramount importance for us in the medium-term ,” the company says .

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FedEx

As one of the world ’ s leading logistics providers , FedEx ’ s environmental responsibilities are a key aspect of the company ’ s global supply chains . Responsible environmental practices have been embedded across its operations , designed to boost efficiency while simultaneously cutting both waste and emissions – plus , it ’ s working towards a series of ambitious climate-oriented targets .

Having worked to cut its aircraft emissions by 30 % and increased its Express fleet ’ s efficiency 30 % by 2020 , FedEx ’ s sights are now set on its 2030 goals – when it ’ s thought that 30 % of the company ’ s jet fuel will consist of alternative fuel sources .

118 July 2022