United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service (USPS), often referred to simply as the Postal Service, is a vital institution in the American logistics and delivery industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., USPS operates across the entire United States, providing essential mail and package delivery services to millions of customers daily. Founded in 1775, it has evolved significantly, introducing innovations such as the ZIP Code system and flat-rate shipping options. USPS is renowned for its core services, including First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and international shipping, which distinguish it from private carriers through its extensive reach and commitment to universal service. As a government agency, it plays a crucial role in connecting communities and supporting commerce, maintaining a strong market position with notable achievements in reliability and customer satisfaction.
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United States Postal Service's score of 11 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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United States Postal Service's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, the United States Postal Service (USPS) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,870,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 2,396,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,553,928,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,230,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The USPS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% from fiscal year 2019 levels by 2030. Additionally, the organisation plans to cut its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in Scope 1 and 2, and by 20% in Scope 3 by the same year. These initiatives include transitioning freight from air to ground transportation, optimising delivery routes, and procuring reduced-emission and zero-emission vehicles. The USPS is actively working towards these targets to enhance its sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,199,409,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,901,846,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,273,225,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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United States Postal Service is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
