FedEx has expanded its zero-emission fleet with the additions of 17 electric trucks, supporting the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutral operations by 2040 and the ongoing phased electrification of its global pickup and delivery fleet.
FedEx deployed the Mitsubushi Fuso eCanter and Isuzu ELF EVs to support parcel pickup and delivery in Tokyo, Kanagwa and Osaka, each with a 1.5-ton payload. The company estimates the vehicles will reduce tailpipe emissions by 3.3 metric tons per vehicle per year, based on the distance planned per route versus diesel trucks.
“Our business strategy focuses on delivering reliable service to customers, and sustainability and efficiency are integral to how we operate.” said Kei Alan Kubota, managing director of FedEx Japan. “These new EVs will reduce emissions on high‑density urban routes while helping us maintain the speed and quality our customers expect. We will continue to accelerate the adoption of low‑emission technologies and contribute to cleaner air for local communities.”
This initiative also contributes to Japan’s ambitious environmental targets, which include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035 compared to 2013 levels and achieving net zero by 2050.
In addition to the initiatives in operations, FedEx supports customers in sustainable logistics by offering the cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool FedEx Sustainability Insights. The tool provides access to historical emissions data for eligible shipments across the FedEx network, which enables customers to inform future shipping strategies and make decisions on their environmental impact.
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