FedEx Corp
FedEx Waste Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into FedEx's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, FedEx generated a total of 565,168 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 60.44% of FedEx's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 39.55% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
FedEx's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of FedEx's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, FedEx reported a total waste generation of 565,168 metric tonnes, of which 60.44% 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.
Has FedEx reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, FedEx's total waste generation increased by 8.72%, but declined by 8.47% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, FedEx's waste recovery rate declined by 9.25%, with a further 1.64% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, FedEx has historically generated more waste, and although the most recent figures show a drop in output, declining recovery rates suggest that the company’s waste management systems may be weakening or under-resourced.
FedEx’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into FedEx’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, FedEx generated a total of 565,168 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.47% 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. 99.52% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
FedEx’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How FedEx reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, FedEx's total waste generation increased by 8.72%, including a 8.47% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, FedEx reduced the share of hazardous waste by 12.37%, then maintained stable levels in 2023, potentially marking the consolidation of earlier progress in eliminating high-risk materials from its waste stream.
Overall, FedEx's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does FedEx treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, FedEx reported that 2,676 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.47% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 31.8% 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.