Preserving and Protecting the Environment
Minimizing our impact on the environment is a mission we take to heart at FedEx. As a company dependent upon transportation, it’s particularly important for us to stay at the cutting edge of environmental practices. That’s why we are constantly working to create and implement groundbreaking technologies that change the way business is conducted. We are continually and rapidly transitioning to greener practices in all of our operations. Through innovation, we can continue to provide citizens of the world life-changing access to information, goods and ideas, while simultaneously protecting and preserving the resources of the global community we serve.

Our Commitment to Preserve and Protect
Environmental concerns shape the way we do business at every level, greatly exceeding what is mandated by environmental regulations. Our proactive stance on environmental initiatives is the reason why the Council on Economic Priorities’ Corporate Responsibility Profile for the Environment ranks FedEx among the best Fortune 500 companies.

Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
The FedEx Fleet uses many clean fuels and alternative vehicles including electric and hydraulic hybrids.

Greenhouse Gas Reduction
From FedEx's partnership with the EPA’s SmartWay Transportation Initiative to reduce greenhouse gases to newer planes and recommendations to the Senate, FedEx is working to create energy efficiencies, reduce fuel consumption and make use of alternative fuels.

Renewable Energy and Noise Reduction
In its first two years of operation, the FedEx Express Oakland, California, West Coast Hub––the largest solar powered installation in the state––generated more than 2 billion kilowatt hours of renewable energy. FedEx Freight is currently building two more solar facilities in California.

Packaging and Recycling
FedEx packaging materials use recycled and recyclable materials the majority of which use non-toxic inks, varnishes and adhesives. We have extensive recycling programs for a variety of resources in place throughout our markets to minimize waste generation and reduce pollution, including FedEx Ground's Ground Green program.

Environmental Awards
A pioneer in environmental innovation, FedEx has earned numerous awards and acknowledgements.

EPA’s Green Power Partnership
FedEx Kinko’s is the 7th largest retail user of renewable, green power in the United States.

Environmental Policy Statement, Laws and Regulations
FedEx strives to exceed necessary requirements to be in compliance with all national, state and local laws and regulations.