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FedEx·Shipping / Logistics·Memphis, United States·Founded 1971·Last verified 21 April 2026
26
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review

FedEx reports comprehensive Scope 1 and 2 emissions with third-party verification, but Scope 3 remains incomplete and growing. The company is far off pace on its 2025 EV target, lacks science-based targets, and relies heavily on unproven offsets and SAF to meet 2040 carbon neutrality claims. Membership in obstructive trade associations directly contradicts stated climate commitments.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Shipping / Logistics sector ceiling.
30 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
41 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 41) = 37.7
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.7
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
26 / 100
The ten questions

Where FedEx is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (8/10, 6/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (2/10, 2/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

16 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported
FedEx FY24 Selected GHG Emissions Independent Accountants' Review Report
2025
Q1Q2
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[2]Self-reported
FedEx Sustainability Reports Archive
Ongoing
Q1Q9
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[3]Self-reported
FedEx 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report Content Index
2025
Q2
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[4]Third-party verified
FedEx's Report on Carbon Neutrality, Circularity, and Net Zero - Supply Chain Digital
Unknown
Q3
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[5]Third-party verified
Federal Express - Ditch Carbon
Unknown
Q3
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[6]Self-reported
FedEx Sustainability Approach
Ongoing
Q4Q8
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[7]Third-party verified
How FedEx Plans to Cut Energy Use and Boost Renewables - Energy Digital
Unknown
Q4Q6
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[8]Self-reported
FedEx 2024 CDP Climate Change Response
2024
Q5
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[9]Self-reported
fedex.com — sustainability
Unknown
Q5
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[10]Self-reported
sustainabilitymag.com — fedexs report on carbon neutrality circularity net zero
Unknown
Q6
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[11]Self-reported
FedEx Sustainability Approach - Commonwealth Websites
Ongoing
Q7
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[12]Self-reported
fedex.com — committing to do good
Unknown
Q7
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[13]Third-party verified
FedEx - Tracenable Climate Targets Database
Unknown
Q8
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[14]Self-reported
investors.fedex.com — default
Unknown
Q9
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[15]Third-party verified
FedEx Climate Change Policy Lobbying - InfluenceMap
Unknown
Q10
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[16]Third-party verified
FedEx Agrees to Greater Transparency on Climate Lobbying - United Church Funds
Unknown
Q10
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FedEx in context

Where FedEx sits among shipping / logistics peers.

Among the 14 major shipping / logistics brands we've scored, FedEx sits 9th of 14.

9/14
FedEx's rank
30
Industry average
18
Industry low
46
Industry high
How this score has moved

FedEx's score over time.

today

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What's being contested

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About FedEx

FedEx is a global logistics and shipping company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, operating air and ground networks across 220+ countries. As the world's largest express transportation company, it generates revenue exceeding $84 billion annually and is a dominant player in parcel delivery, freight, and supply chain solutions.

Founded
1971
Headquarters
Memphis, United States
Employees
~500,000
Annual revenue
~$88B
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