FedEx·Shipping / Logistics·Memphis, United States·Founded 1971·Last verified 31 May 2026
26
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review

FedEx reports third-party verified operational emissions but masks scale with intensity metrics and offset plans. Scope 3 is incomplete, renewable energy penetration negligible, and science-based targets lack validation. Lobbying alignment with obstructive trade groups contradicts climate rhetoric.

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.

14 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
Q1Q2Q3
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[2]Self-reported
FedEx Sustainability Reports Hub
Ongoing
Q1Q9
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[3]Self-reported
FedEx 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report Index
2025
Q2Q6
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[4]Public record
FedEx's Report on Carbon Neutrality, Circularity & Net-Zero
Unknown
Q3Q6
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[5]Third-party verified
Ditch Carbon: FedEx Profile
Unknown
Q3
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[6]Self-reported
FedEx Sustainability Approach
Ongoing
Q4Q8
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[7]Public record
How FedEx Plans to Cut Energy Use and Boost Renewables
Unknown
Q4Q6
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[8]Self-reported
FedEx Corporation CDP 2024 Response
2024
Q5
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[9]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap: FedEx Climate Change Lobbying
Ongoing
Q10
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[10]Third-party verified
FedEx Agrees to Greater Transparency on Climate Lobbying
Unknown
Q10
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[11]Self-reported
FedEx Sustainability Approach (EMEA Region)
Ongoing
Q7
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[12]Self-reported
FedEx Corporate Integrity and Compliance Code of Conduct
Ongoing
Q7
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[13]Third-party verified
Tracenable: FedEx Climate Targets
Unknown
Q8
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[14]Self-reported
FedEx Political Activity and Contributions
Ongoing
Q9
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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

Score history begins 4 April 2026.

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What's being contested

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About FedEx

FedEx is a US-based multinational courier and logistics company founded in 1971, headquartered in Memphis. With 400,000 employees and $93.5 billion in annual revenue, it operates 5,000+ global facilities and manages over 100,000 suppliers. As a leading overnight and express delivery provider, FedEx dominates high-speed parcel logistics.

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