July 8, 2009
UPS to Reduce Airline Carbon Emissions 20% by 2020
United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) plans to cut the carbon emissions of its airline by an additional 20 percent by 2020, for a total reduction of 42 percent since 1990, according to the company’s latest sustainability report. UPS said aircraft emissions account for 53 percent of UPS’ total carbon output.
UPS expects to cut its aircraft emissions and fuel costs by investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft types and engines, implementing fuel-saving operational initiatives, and using biofuels.
UPS competitor FedEx has a stated goal of using 30 percent biofuels in its fleet….
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