Ups has been reporting since 2003, using 2002 data, and was the first in the sector to issue a sustainability report. Brian becker is a sustainability solutions manager who works with retail enterprise customers around the world. At ups, theres a culture that supports community service, helping us harness our collective effort in ways that make a real difference around the globe. Reports are associated with an issuing csrwire member. Our business sits at the intersection of disruptive trends, such as rapid urbanization and ecommerce growth, and associated challenges, such as congestion and climate change. Csr reports feature and link to recently published, nonfinancial corporate social responsibility and sustainability reports. The 2018 ups corporate sustainability progress report we are pleased to present ups s 17th annual corporate sustainability report. Ups s safest drivers have traveled more accidentfree miles than voyager space probe. Ups has also released a corporate sustainability report every year since 2002. Her responsibilities include developing and driving the strategies, initiatives and reporting activities that advance ups s sustainability goals. Were doing more of what matters when it comes to the environment, volunteerism and humanitarian relief logistics. Offset the co2 associated with your envelope, package or freight shipments and help support environmental projects. Hard working trucks ups buying 6,000 cng trucks, becomes top rng consumer. Every day, we deliver more than 15 million shipments in over 220 countries and territories, drawing on our vast networks to multiply opportunities for our customers, our business, our people, and the environment.
Lessons learned on the path to sustainable urban logistics. Crystal lassiter is the senior director of global sustainability and environmental affairs at ups. Jan 15, 2019 or at least thats the case for carriers, said patrick browne, director of global sustainability at ups. Ups is at the forefront of companies working to address sustainability challenges in the most efficient and responsible ways possible. The ups 2017 corporate sustainability progress report chronicles our 2017 performance, initiatives, and engagements across the four pillars that comprise our committed to more sustainability strategy.
Ups commits to more alternative vehicles, fuel and renewable. Ups drives 1 billion cleaner miles meeting goal early. See how ups is helping to close the loop on the circular economy. Thats why weve pledged to complete 20 million hours of global volunteerism and community service by the end of 2020. Ups to enhance orion with continuous delivery route. Our aircraft modernization and fedex fuel sense programs. Jul 31, 2014 that study put ups in the unsustainable category based on its model. In the era of ecommerce, sustainability in lastmile delivery is even more of a. Learn more about our efforts in the 2018 ups sustainability report. Learn how ups demonstrates corporate sustainability in its everyday operations in the full 2012 ups corporate sustainability report. Brussels belgium, november 21, 2019 drive sustainability expresses its commitment to cooperate with all players in the value chain and with specific initiatives to develop and implement a proactive approach towards the establishment of a sustainable cobalt value chain. Delivery driver customer service current employee league city, tx march 20, 2020 this is a physically demanding career that expects you to sacrifice family time, especially during holidays. Now an annual report, it tracks the companys key performance indicators relevant to the business.
Bill of lading bol, ups premium care pickup control doc, driver transmission control dtc, ups copy, ups shippers copy, ups turnin copy, and ups manfiest detail section. Original goal was met and we are now on a revised goal. In dublin, we introduced an eco package hub, a mini distribution center from which ups drivers make deliveries by foot or ebike. Through continuous transformation, we are capitalizing on disruption to shape a future in which more people prosper. The csr reports page also lists any press releases associated with the publication of a given report. The smartway partnership is an innovative collaboration between the u. Learn how ups is creating more sustainable logistics solutions, fostering a culture. Nonetheless, the report from ups cites a number of the companys sustainability initiatives, noting that in 20, the companys absolute carbon emissions decreased 1. Sep 04, 2018 the sustainability role is going from being executing sustainabilityrelated actions to be a driver of change. Goldman sachs 2018 sustainability report at goldman sachs, sustainability is an important driver of our engagement with clients and how we conduct our business.
A new report from ups finds generational buying preferences are changing the traditional industrial model. In every aspect of our business, ups is committed to more helping customers pioneer more sustainable solutions, delivering packages more efficiently, creating more connections around the world, and finding more ways to take action and give back. The companys results were adversely affected by the disruption to customers from the. He drives at least 40 mph down my street with a speed limit of 25 mph.
We are committed to global leadership in sustainability reportingto be even more comprehensive, transparent and industry leading. Press release upss safest drivers have traveled more accidentfree miles than voyager. Ups 2016 corporate sustainability report the road ahead. Ups 2014 corporate sustainability report the first connections in the ups network were made in the early 20th century, when few automobiles traveled the roads, before the worlds first airline took flight, and decades before computers introduced us to bits and bytes, this was also long before anyone gave serious attention to sustainability in any shape or form. Ups announced plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gaspowered trucks beginning in 2020. Fedex delivers a diverse portfolio of transportation, ecommerce, and business solutions that create opportunities for customers. Ups has conducted regular materiality assessments since 2011 in partnership with bsr formerly business for social responsibility, a global nonprofit organization with expertise in sustainability and stakeholder engagement. A group of drivers alleges that ups treats black drivers differently and more harshly than white drivers. For general questions or comments, visit our customer service center. It includes providing good jobs, being a model steward of the environment, contributing our resources to strengthen the communities where we work and live, and ensuring the longterm efficiency and economic success of ups for the benefit of all. We continued to reduce carbon intensity throughout our network and added more than 1,250 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles to our fl eet. Give your ups driver the collection summary barcode report and high value report if printed to take with the shipments. We invite you to explore ups horizons, our sustainability newsletter. Unless otherwise noted, data covers each of our operating companies and all geographies in.
Werner enterprises is a smartway transport partner. We gained expertise by collaborating with insurtech start ups, developed innovative solutions inhouse, and gained wider access to customers through new distribution agreements. We are pleased to present upss 17th annual corporate. Proactively managing risk case solution, ups and corporate sustainability. Sustainability is our approach to operating our business in a responsible manner. Drive sustainability states its position on tackling the cobalt challenge. Finding your sustainability values ups united states. Performance view download the full annual report 2019. We provide the advice and capital companies need to grow, the expertise needed to manage. His job is to detail upss sustainability initiatives, determine which actions can help them grow and explain how to share their sustainability story through cobranding. Entered the field of uninterruptible power supply ups by acquiring the.
Corporate social responsibility csr and sustainability data for united parcel service, inc. Our 15 th annual sustainability report, published tuesday, reflects this approach and our accomplishments in 2016. Ups corporate social responsibility news, reports and. The report finds that the threat of regulation is no longer as important a driver and, perhaps surprisingly, neither is reputation. Environmental responsibility ups sustainability united. Sustainable packaging is a powerful tool in helping to eliminate waste. Ups reports its progress annually in its sustainability report, and includes key metrics such as co2 emissions, energy consumption, and alternative fuel and advanced technology miles driven, among others. Ups corporate social responsibility csr, sustainability. Within our facilities, we are expanding capacity, driving greater. Sustainability isnt the burden on bottom lines that many executives believe it to be. From safety and volunteerism to diversity and our commitment to the environment, our commitment to sustainability grows year over year, whether its planting trees at places like philadelphia international airport or planting an organic garden at our corporate offices. Learn more about the solutions were working on with customers, city partners and other stakeholders to help minimize their carbon footprint. Ups today announced aggressive new sustainability goals to add more alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles to its fleet while increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources. Gain more control for your company and your customers, while eliminating unnecessary driver stops and reducing fuel and emissions.
Ups liquidity and financial condition remain strong. Ups workers accuse delivery giant of harassment and. Or even better, subscribe below to get the latest sustainability insights and stories delivered right to your inbox. Postal service 20 sustainability report is published by. We are making work sustainability our top priority by. Ups lowered the frequency of accidents in its 119,000vehicle delivery fleet in 2017 by 1% to 8. Ups continually gains wider access to various markets through acquisitions. Ups corporate social responsibility news, reports and events.
Ups media relations will only answer inquiries from members of the press. Environment 54 employees 61 community 54 governance 59. Connected community ups sustainability united states. According to ups s 2015 corporate sustainability report, 23 percent of. Reduce aircraft emissions intensity 30 percent from a 2005 baseline by 2020. Multiplying opportunities fedex 2019 global citizenship. Sustainability reporting investors, regulators and an expanding array of other stakeholders are increasingly interested in greater transparency of company strategy, performance drivers and the reporting of both financial and nonfinancial information, including information about company sustainability initiatives. Ups is proud to announce that the 2015 sustainability report. Kurt kuehn, former united parcel service s chief financial officer, has been on the front lines of upss transformation from a private u.
Wv has identified 5 drivers of sustainability which are explored more indepth in the paper drafted after a series of webinars on sustainability. Ups drivers would pick up deliveries from a storage container of consolidated shipments in the center of the city. Why your company should produce a sustainability report. Page content world vision talks about sustainability but what is it really. Ups steps up sustainability efforts green sports alliance. Ups has a legacy of connecting and improving communities around the world. In the ups 2018 corporate sustainability progress report, the latest to be released, the company compiled data from 20 to 2017 to find four main factors that affected the likelihood of. Ups is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight. Discover the ups approach to sustainability management. The investor relations website contains information about ups s business for stockholders, potential investors, and financial analysts. Proactively managing risk case study solution, this case traces the first corporate sustainability report ups csr, operating as one, from its origins to its publication in 2006.
In 2016, ups developed a new set of enterprisewide sustainability goals, informed by the findings of our 2016 materiality assessment, our enterprise strategy, stakeholder feedback, and global sustainability frameworks. Wvs drivers of sustainability world vision international. Why sustainability is now the key driver of innovation. Jan 24, 2020 in the ups 2018 corporate sustainability progress report, the latest to be released, the company compiled data from 20 to 2017 to find four main factors that affected the likelihood of vehicle. Sustainability and efficiency are good for the planet and your business. Transport topics ups signs biggest renewable gas deal with clean. Ups commits to more alternative vehicles, fuel and.
Senior hospital leaders may be motivated to take on sustainability projects for any number of reasons. Economic sustainability for ups means helping our nearly 10 million daily customers become more efficient in their daily shipping and logistics. Give your ups driver the pickup summary barcode report and high value report if printed to take with the shipments. Ups has a number of environmental responsibility initiatives that can help your company become more sustainable, while increasing your supply chain efficiency. Epa and the freight industry to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. Explore the latest ups sustainability report to see how we are creating a. Environmental responsibility ups sustainability canada. Efficiency and sustainability are at the core of ups operations. The goals, available in the companys 2016 corporate sustainability report, support ups s commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas ghg emissions from global ground operations 12 percent by 2025, a goal developed using a methodology approved by the science based targets initiative. This case study, published by bsrs center for technology and sustainability, examines ups s deployment of orion, a routeoptimization software program for its drivers, and focuses primarily on the challenges related to technology adoption, from development to deployment. We must ensure that the demographics and experiences of our workforce and supply base reflect the wide range of customers we serve.
All gri standards disclosures for our comprehensive level of reporting are now located directly in the 2017 ups gri content index. Aug 04, 2015 on july 29, ups issued its 2014 sustainability report, the companys annual compendium of environmental, social, and employee stewardship activities. It is a one way street and there are many children and pets around, and im afraid hes going to cause an accident. Sustainable business practices have served ups well since our.
Ups was named to the dow jones sustainability world index djsi world for the second consecutive year, positioning the company in the top 10 percent of sustainability performers among the 2,500 largest companies tracked. Ups is a global companyand is becoming even more so as much of the worlds economic and population growth continues to occur in emerging markets. The 2018 ups corporate sustainability progress report. We deliver products and services that enable us to lift economies across the globe and drive growth such as. Committed to more is the companys 14th annual sustainability report. The worlds largest transportation and logistics company proposed replacing its large delivery vehicles with a smaller, cityfriendly fleet in hamburg. Ups serves its customers with a network that operates in unison with our environmental objectives one that is unique in our industry.
Were committed to helping customers pioneer more sustainable solutions, delivering packages more efficiently, creating more connections around the world and finding more ways to take action and give back. Zurich insurance group annual report 2019 zurich insurance. Operating in unison ups corporate sustainability report 2003. Jul 10, 2018 ups reduced its accident rate by 1% in 2017. Sustainable services ups defense shipping united states. We collaborate with local and global government and nonprofit partners to help create sustainable cities, and help people plan and prepare for unexpected events. Greg fischer is an enterprise account manager in the retail. About this report our tenth annual global citizenship report covers fedex strategies, goals, programs and progress across three key areas. Together, these metrics demonstrate the positive impact of the companys sustainability and social responsibility programs. You can also search for reports via our search page. From shipping goods, to transportation solutions, to ticket sales and distribution, ups is creating efficiencies that help the organizations bottom line and use their resources more effectively.
Keep the daily shipment detail report for your records if you selected to print this report on the shipment detail report setup tab of the system preferences editor window. Click the rss icon to subscribe to future articles by this author. Ups is continuously developing solutions that help our customers reduce the impacts of their supply chains. Proactively managing risk case analysis, ups and corporate sustainability. Report innovative technologies driving sustainability at ups. Continuous improvement, leadership, and transparency have been hallmarks of our reporting efforts through the years.
This corporate sustainability progress report shares stories of. Fedex delivers a diverse portfolio of transportation, ecommerce, and business solutions that create opportunities for customers, businesses and communities. We provide the advice and capital companies need to grow, the expertise needed to manage risks, and the information and perspectives our clients must. Ups lowered accident rate 1% in 2017 automotive fleet. Explore the latest ups sustainability report to see how we are creating a more sustainable tomorrow. Ups driver, 79, ready to deliver on a 6decade record. Instead, performancebased reporting is touted as the primary reason companies should create sustainability reports by corporate reporters 65 percent and report users 75 percent. Sustainability and social responsibility report 2018. In 2003, ups issued its first corporate sustainability report, highlighting the importance of balancing economic, social and environmental objectives. Ups workers accuse delivery giant of harassment and discrimination. In the shipment history window, select the end of day datetime for which you want to reprint the report. Driving the development through an integration of the sustainability agenda in the different functions of the companygoing from doer to change maker. Sustainability reporting creating our tomorrow, sustainably. The trend toward more complex supply chains and increased global trade is driving.
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