Wednesday, January 12, 2011

UPS offers greener shipping option

United Parcel Service Inc. customers around the world can now use a greener UPS shipping option. The Atlanta-based package-shipping giant said Wednesday its carbon neutral shipping is now available to customers in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Customers pay a fee to calculate and offset the carbon emissions associated with their shipments. The calculation to measure the carbon dioxide impact of the customers’ shipments is based on current and historical operational data, including distance and transport mode and a comprehensive carbon inventory, according to UPS.

UPS said it collects the fees and uses the funds for environmentally responsible projects around the world.

UPS also matches the offset purchases up to $1 million.

-Atlanta Business Chronicle

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