United Parcel Service Inc
United Parcel Service's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, United Parcel Service has disclosed 1 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into United Parcel Service's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intensity-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Package Delivered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2035 |
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Insights into United Parcel Service's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, United Parcel Service has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions.a
Does United Parcel Service have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, United Parcel Service has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
United Parcel Service's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2035, compared to a baseline of 0.003 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Package Delivered in 2020.a
Instead of reducing operational emissions, United Parcel Service has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2020 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.a