FedEx has been recognised with the Committed to the Environment Award from The InternationalCharter, for understanding and reducing its environmental impact.
FedEx said it was the only transport company to receive the award, and had been particularlyrecognised for: championing the development of hybrid technology compatible with its deliverytrucks, and for having the largest hybrid delivery fleet in the US; increasing the efficiency ofFedEx Express vehicles by 14.1% since 2005, ahead of projections and on schedule for a 20%reduction by 2020; its FedEx EarthSmart @ Work initiative, which spreads sustainable thinkingthrough the different levels of the organisation; and progress in the use of renewable energy – ithas doubled onsite solar generation to 3.92 MW.
“We were very impressed with the efforts FedEx is making, in particular with regard to reducingconventional energy consumption, as well as using cleaner vehicles in their distribution fleet,”Steve Fortes, director of International Charter, commented. “FedEx is leading the way inunderstanding environmental impact and addressing it.”
Mitch Jackson, FedEx’s vice president of environment and sustainability, said: “FedEx ishonoured to receive this award from The International Charter, as we seek to connect the world inresponsible and resourceful ways. Through major goals, established in 2008, like seeking toincrease our vehicle efficiency and reduce our aircraft emissions intensity 20% by 2020, a widerange of team members can contribute to reducing our environmental impact while assisting ourcustomers.”
Building on its alternative energy use, FedEx aims to start operating a new solar energy systemat its hub in Cologne, Germany, this October. Including Cologne, its solar rooftop installation inWoodbridge, New Jersey – the largest in the US – and a number of solar-powered facilities inCalifornia, FedEx aims to create and use approximately 5 megawatts of renewable energy by the endof the year.
The International Charter is a global organisation dedicated to helping companies do business ina socially responsible way. The Committed to the Environment programme is designed to recognisecompanies that are leading the way in understanding and addressing their environmental impact.
