- Limited supply and high cost of renewable and biofuels, particularly SAF.
- Fragmented public policy hindering the decarbonization efforts.
- Variability in interim progress towards emission reduction goals due to asset transition and volume fluctuations.
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 reporting, United Parcel Service, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 30.4K ('000) tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 14.5K ('000) tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 702 ('000) tonnes CO2e; Scope 3: 15.4K ('000) tonnes CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
30.4K ('000) tonnes CO2e
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Renewable Energy
10.9%
of total energy
Energy Use
213.4K ('000) GJs
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 14.5K ('000) tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 702 ('000) tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.4K ('000) tonnes CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 | 30.4K ('000) tonnes CO2e |
| 2020 | 37.7M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total gross scope 1, 2 and 3 CO2e emissions by 8.1% below the prior year period to 30,626 ('000) tonnes.
- 10.9% of total electricity was generated from renewable sources for owned and leased facilities (up from 8.2% in 2022).
- Purchased 169 million gallons of alternative fuels, representing 28.8% of total ground fuel usage (up from 26.5% in 2022).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 25% Renewable Electricity Powering Our Facilities by 2025
- 40% Alternative Fuels Used In UPS Ground Operations by 2025
- 30% women in full-time management globally by 2025
- 40% ethnically diverse full-time management in the United States by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 100% Renewable Electricity Powering Our Facilities by 2035
- 30% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Our Air Network by 2035
- 50% Reduction in CO2e per Global Small Package by 2035 (2020 baseline)
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Governance, Ethics and ComplianceGreenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy UseEmployee Health, Safety and WellnessEmployee Training and DevelopmentEmployee Diversity and InclusionData Privacy and CybersecurityCommunity Impact of OperationsResilience and AdaptationSocietal Benefits of Business ActivitiesSustainable Customer Solutions