On Monday, UPS offered customers the option of paying a small fee to calculate and offset carbon emissions associated with their shipments. The carbon neutral shipping program is available in 35 countries and territories across Europe, Asia and the Americas through all shippers at UPS.com, online retailers, The UPS Store and other retail locations. For the initial launch, the company purchased offsets from the Garcia River Forest Climate Action Project, but intends to support other regions worldwide. The calculation to measure the carbon (CO2) impact of the customers’ shipments is based on current and historical operational data, including distance and transport mode and a comprehensive carbon inventory.

UPS Offers Customers Ability to Offset Carbon Emissions from Shipments

UPS has expanded its carbon neutral shipping program to 35 countries and territories across Europe, Asia and the Americas. UPS says millions more customers now have the option of paying a small fee to calculate and offset the carbon emissions associated with their shipments. The new offerings, including a contract version for customers who want to offset the carbon impact of all their shipments, will be available starting Monday, July 12.

In addition to the international expansion, UPS says it is expanding access to the program in the United States, making it available to all shippers at UPS.com and those who use UPS CampusShip. Online retailers who have integrated UPS into their websites will be able to offer their customers access to UPS carbon neutral. Customers who visit The UPS Store locations and other retail locations soon will have access to the option.

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