Cargo Network Services Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2012)
Reporting Period: 2012
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
Social Achievements
- Delta was named for the second consecutive year to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America, which recognizes commitment to integrate sustainable practices into the workplace.
- FedEx's Global Month of Service, with team members volunteering and the company distributing $40,000 in non-profit grants.
- FedEx's EarthSmart Outreach program with the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, involving 600+ U.S. team members in urban environmental sustainability projects.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- LAN CARGO’s vision to be one of the five best air-cargo transportation companies in the world in five years.
Environmental Challenges
- Unpredictable global economy
- Accelerating e-commerce
- Enhancing safety and security
- Attracting and retaining talent
- High fuel prices impacting costs and demand
- Increased industry capacity
- Sea, train, and truck freight becoming stronger competitors
- Unilateral approach to regulations by nations
- Political instability
- Decreased cargo numbers in some markets
Mitigation Strategies
- Long-term strategies for robust solutions
- Investments in technology and infrastructure
- FedEx's three-tiered strategy to improve fuel efficiency (Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize)
- FedEx's efforts to improve customs procedures and support international economic-policy reforms
- Delta's investment in deltacargo.com and e-Freight initiatives
- Delta's collaboration with government regulators and U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- AviancaTaca Holding's fleet modernization with A330-200F aircraft
- Tampa Cargo's focus on efficiency and cost avoidance
- Safety Management Systems to identify and mitigate hazards proactively