In 2025, FedEx conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 502,667a | 655,720a | 565,168a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 301,674a | 450,720a | 341,583a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,764a | 3,141a | 2,676a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 199,685a | 203,104a | 221,713a |
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In 2025, FedEx generated a total of 502,667metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 60.01% of FedEx's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 39.99% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, FedEx reported a total waste generation of 502,667 metric tonnes, of which 60.01% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that FedEx is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, FedEx's total waste generation decreased by 11.06%, including a further 23.34% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, FedEx's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 12.69% in 2025, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.a
Overall, FedEx’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2025, FedEx generated a total of 502,667 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.35% of FedEx's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.99.65% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, FedEx's total waste generation decreased by 11.06%, with an additional 23.34% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, FedEx reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 25.88%, with a further 26.74% decline in 2025, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, FedEx has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.a
In 2025, FedEx reported that 1,764 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.35% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 25.79% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a