3 ways UPS is using smart technology today to provide a more sustainable future

With UPS's global footprint and customers in more than 200 countries, we… Committed to providing a more sustainable future – For the good of our people and our planet. In the Impact Summit 2023the leaders are at the intersection Environment and technology We discussed how to leverage innovative ideas, smart investments, and new tools On our website A journey towards carbon neutrality by 2050

here Three ways we're making a difference now:

1. The greenest mile is the one not driven: 📦📦📦 Quite simply, we aim to deliver more packages in fewer stops. So we Increase the number of deliveries on one routeBasically, we are Reduce our carbon footprint. We've been doing this for years, and there are a host of innovations Technology that helps us get better day by day – think intelligent planning tools, algorithms and machine learning.

   “Whenever we can Improving our operationsthere Direct link to emissions reduction,” He said Bala Subramanian, chief digital and technology officer at UPS. “It's a symbiotic relationship, which makes sense.”

2. There is electricity in the air: ⚡We were made Large investments In innovative startups e.g Beta Technologies To help us achieve the future. In 2024, beta Electric aircraft — which can carry 1,400 pounds of cargo at speeds of up to 170 mph — will give us flexibility Take off and land vertically In our facilities. The final result? Reducing vehicle emissionsoperating cost and transit time, which helps us deliver faster than ever before.

   The benefits go both ways, as our investment in BETA has helped the startup really take off. “We needed UPS to step in and say, ‘We believe in this company… We believe in this technology,'” He said Kyle Clark, Founder and CEO of BETA Technologies. “This is meaningful to me because Beta is a dream for 20 years“.

3. We deliver sustainability around the world:🌎 Through us Green Exporters Program, We partner with Small and medium-sized companies To provide access to global markets. Using UPS Size and experienceWe enable companies to do just that Better choices for the environment.

   “We are constantly Reimagine things So we can Present in new ways. Because the world depends on it UPS to be the mover and shaker In terms of new innovations – On the ground or in the air“,” He said Laura Lynnchief corporate affairs and sustainability officer at UPS.

We are on a mission: UPS is committed to this Supporting the success of our employees, customers and communities We serve all over the world. Read our Latest sustainability report here.