Printable Version New FedEx Report details corporate social, ethical, environmental policies, achievements and goals


FedEx Express has recently published its first annual Global Citizenship Report which outlines the company’s commitment to staff, customers, shareholders and communities in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

Underlying FedEx’s business strategy is a firm corporate objective to meet customers’ needs and to further business opportunities by utilising and supporting responsible and sustainable policies and technologies at all times. Key highlights from the report include the following:

Environment & Efficiency

Since 2005 FedEx has cut its total carbon emissions by almost 0.5 billion kgs and by 2012 plan to make further improvements through reducing aircraft carbon emissions by 20 percent and increasing its vehicle fleet’s fuel efficiency by the same percentage. Notable initiatives include working with the U.S. Environmental Defence Fund, pioneering the development of commercial hybrid electric vehicles (FedEx uses more than 170 such vehicles worldwide) and investing in large-scale sustainable energy systems in both existing and planned logistics operations e.g. in Geneva and the new hub now under construction in Cologne.

Community & Disaster Relief

FedEx’s ability to respond quickly, efficiently and on a global scale makes disaster relief the cornerstone of its philanthropic efforts.  FedEx also provides cash and in-kind donations in support of safety, health and education programmes, totalling more than 1.1% of its pre-tax profits last year.

People & Workplace

FedEx’s business success depends on the ability of its staff to realise their full potential and talents.  Success in this aim is reflected in a full-time staff retention rate of 93.1%, women and minorities holding 38.6% of management roles, and employee engagement measuring 93.4%. 

Fortune magazine ranks us as a great place to work in more than 22 countries, while the Great Place To Work Institute® Europe rated us as the 25th-Best Employer in Europe and the only company in the industry sector to achieve a place on the list.

These recruitment and staff development strategies are matched by our support of responsible economic, environmental, community and social access policies. We also have a long-standing commitment to meeting the highest standards of corporate governance, so we always aim to exceed the minimum compliance standards required by the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the New York Stock Exchange’s corporate governance norms.

FedEx is proud that its recruitment policies, in-house support programmes and inclusive work environments regularly earn international awards and accolades and are frequently cited in books, periodicals and research publications throughout the world. 

You can read more about the FedEx Global Citizenship Report on: http://blog.fedex.com