USPS lands top environmental award
USPS has added to its list of more than 70 environmental awards by accepting a Climate Action Champion Award.
USPS has added to its list of more than 70 environmental awards by accepting a Climate Action Champion Award.
Presented by the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR), the award acknowledges the company’s role in engaging and shaping public response to climate change and for substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Since 2003, USPS reduced energy use at its facilities by 15%, and has pledged to achieve a 30% reduction by 2015. The postal service has increased its alternative fuel use by 41% since 2006, in part by using electric and hybrid vehicles, ethanol-capable delivery trucks and bicycles to deliver the mail. They continue to implement green strategies to reduce petroleum use by 20% over the next five years.
“Across the organisation, from supply management to facilities to delivery, the postal service is integrating sound environmental business practices into our day-to-day operations,” said Sam Pulcrano, vice president, Sustainability. “We’re honored to be recognised by the California Climate Action Registry.”
