Our roadmap to carbon neutrality
Driving innovation and efficiency in our operations
FedEx has an enterprise-wide goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. This goal encompasses Scope 1 and 2 emissions from our global operations, along with Scope 3 emissions from contracted transportation. We are advancing a long-term strategy to reduce our climate impact while scaling smarter, more efficient operations.
Pursuing this goal presents opportunities to unlock greater efficiencies across our physical network, ultimately for the benefit of our customers, team members, communities, and the bottom line.
15%
reduction in Scope 1 and
Scope 2 location-based
emissions since setting
our 2040 target.
reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 location-based emissions since setting our 2040 target.
See how we’re approaching our goal of carbon-neutral operations by 2040:
Climate strategy
FedEx follows a clear and scalable framework built on three principles:
- Decarbonize what’s possible
- Co-create solutions with purpose
- Neutralize what’s left
Our climate strategy: Three guiding principles
To reach carbon-neutral operations by 2040, FedEx follows a clear and scalable framework build on three principles:
1. Prioritize emissions reductions through proven technology, efficiency, and fleet modernization.
2. Collaborate across industry, government, and academia to accelerate innovation and close technology gaps.
3. Invest in measurable, durable carbon removal solutions for residual emissions starting in 2040.
- Prioritize emissions reductions through proven technology, efficiency, and fleet modernization.
- Collaborate across industry, government, and academia to accelerate innovation and close technology gaps.
- Invest in measurable, durable carbon removal solutions for residual emissions starting in 2040.
Decarbonization goals
Aviation: An "all of the above" approach
Our owned aircraft operations represent the largest share of our Scope 1 emissions footprint, accounting for approximately 79% of total Scope 1 emissions. FedEx continues to pursue a multi-lever approach that prioritizes aircraft modernization, operational optimization and the phased integration of lower-carbon fuels.
Our goals
- By 2030: Obtain 30% of jet fuel from alternative sources (blended)
- By 2032: Retire all three-engine aircraft
- By 2034: Reach a 40% reduction in aircraft emissions intensity from a 2005 baseline
Our goals
- By 2030: Obtain 30% of jet fuel from alternative sources (blended)
- By 2032: Retire all three-engine aircraft
- By 2034: Reach a 40% reduction in aircraft emissions intensity from a 2005 baseline
SAF in action
Beginning in May 2025, FedEx executed five sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreements designed to bring more than 16.5 million gallons of blended SAF deployed at a minimum blend ratio of 30% across five U.S. airports.
Vehicles: Right solution, right application
Our ground fleet of more than 200,000 vehicles includes everything from forklifts to tractor-trailers to the vans making last-mile deliveries in your neighborhood. We work to match the right vehicle technology with available infrastructure and the needs of our network.
Our goals
- By 2030: Aim for 100% of owned parcel pickup and delivery vehicles purchase orders to be electric vehicles
- By 2040: Have all parcel pickup and delivery vehicles be zero-tailpipe emissions models, including contracted transportation
Our goals
- By 2025: Target 50% of owned parcel pickup and delivery vehicle purchase orders to be electric vehicles
- By 2030: Aim for 100% of owned parcel pickup and delivery vehicles purchase orders to be electric vehicles
- By 2040: Have all parcel pickup and delivery vehicles be zero-tailpipe emissions models, including contracted transportation
FedEx expands electric vehicle fleet in Brazil
Seventeen electric vehicles were added to the fleet in Brazil in June 2026, bringing the total number of EVs in the country to 53. EVs are now in operation across six continents where FedEx has operations.
Facilities: More efficiency, greater resilience
Across our approximately 5,000 facilities worldwide, we look for ways to improve energy efficiency at each part of a building’s lifecycle. We also source additional renewable energy at these facilities to meet increased electricity demand from EV charging and to strengthen operational resilience.
Our goals
- Ongoing: Seek LEED or BREEAM certification on all new buildings, where appropriate
- By 2028: Source 500GWh from renewable energy sources
- By 2033: Source 1,300 GWh from renewable energy sources
- By 2040: Source 100% of facility energy from renewable energy sources
Our goals
- Ongoing: Seek LEED or BREEAM certification on all new buildings, where appropriate
- By 2028: Source 500GWh from renewable energy sources
- By 2033: Source 1,300 GWh from renewable energy sources
- By 2040: Source 100% of facility energy from renewable energy sources
Building for the future
In Shanghai, the Chunyun road station was upgraded with advanced technologies and sustainability in mind. Motion-sensor lighting was installed to reduce energy consumption, and building materials synthesized from industrial solid waste have been extensively used for exterior renovations, minimizing resource waste while enabling material recycling.
Science-based targets
SBTi has validated our near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, reinforcing our broader climate strategy and our goal to "decarbonize what's possible."
For more information on our target, visit the SBTi Target Dashboard.
Neutralizing what's left
Even with all of our decarbonization efforts deployed, there will be emissions remaining in 2040. We will need proven and durable carbon removal solutions available for us to meet our goal.
To accelerate the science needed to find scalable solutions that can permanently capture and store carbon, FedEx helped establish the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture. Founded in 2021, the Center is researching carbon sequestration.