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United Parcel Service, Inc.·Shipping / Logistics·Sandy Springs, United States·Founded 1907·Last verified 21 April 2026
24
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review-7 since last review

UPS reports comprehensive emissions data with third-party assurance but relies on intensity targets rather than absolute reductions—emissions per package have actually increased. The company has systematically opposed climate policy through ALEC and the US Chamber of Commerce, while investing only one-third of capex in sustainability. Nature, water, and circular economy gaps are complete.

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.
37 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 37) = 34.9
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.7
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
24 / 100
The ten questions

Where United Parcel Service, Inc. is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Targets & Commitments (1/10, 2/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

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

[1]Self-reported
2024 UPS GRI Report
2024
Q1Q2Q7Q9
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[2]Self-reported
UPS Carbon-Neutral Credentials
Ongoing
Q1Q2Q8Q9
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[3]Self-reported
2025 UPS GRI Report
2025
Q3
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[4]Public record
UPS Taps Finance Exec to Lead Sustainability
2024
Q3
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[5]Third-party verified
As You Sow: UPS Climate Transition Plan Resolution
2025
Q3Q8Q10
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[6]Self-reported
UPS Sustainability & Community Impact — Top Takeaways
2025
Q4
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[7]Self-reported
2023 UPS GRI Report
2023
Q4
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[8]Self-reported
about.ups.com — ups sustainability and social impact report
Unknown
Q5
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[9]Third-party verified
The Sustainable Innovation: UPS
Unknown
Q6
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[10]Self-reported
2022 UPS GRI Report
2022
Q8
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[11]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap: Company Profile — United Parcel Service
Ongoing
Q10
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[12]Third-party verified
National Center for Public Policy Research: UPS Greenwashing Liability
2025
Q10
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[13]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap: Corporate Climate Policy Footprint 2019
2019
Q10
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United Parcel Service, Inc. in context

Where United Parcel Service, Inc. sits among shipping / logistics peers.

Among the 14 major shipping / logistics brands we've scored, United Parcel Service, Inc. sits 11th of 14.

11/14
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s rank
30
Industry average
18
Industry low
46
Industry high
How this score has moved

United Parcel Service, Inc.'s score over time.

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About United Parcel Service, Inc.

United Parcel Service is a global logistics and parcel delivery company headquartered in Atlanta, operating one of the world's largest delivery networks. UPS handles billions of packages annually across ground, air, and international shipping, making it a major player in the logistics sector with significant operational emissions and packaging footprint.

Founded
1907
Headquarters
Sandy Springs, United States
Employees
~434,000 (2016)
Annual revenue
$91.1B (FY2024)
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