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4.06.2006 ET
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UPS Environmental Achievements Recognized by EPA; UPS Improves Air Quality through Environmental Programs
(CSRwire) WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2006--Citing UPS's (NYSE:UPS)
alternative fuel program and fuel conservation initiatives, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored the company with its
distinguished Clean Air Excellence Award. The annual award recognizes
organizations that improve air quality through innovative environmental
programs.
UPS was honored in the "Transportation Efficiency Innovations" category
for expanding its alternative fuel fleet program and for other fuel
conservation efforts. UPS has been adapting several new technologies for
use in its large truck delivery fleet, including hybrid electric, hydrogen
fuel cell and hybrid hydraulic vehicles, while deploying route planning
software and taking other steps in the air and on the ground to reduce
emissions and save millions of gallons of fuel annually.
"At UPS, we believe we can provide the best service to our customers
while reducing our impact on the environment," said Mike Herr, UPS vice
president of environmental affairs. "We are constantly evaluating new ways
to maintain UPS as a sustainable enterprise."
To date, UPS has invested over $15 million to deploy significant numbers
of alternative-fuel vehicles in its fleet. UPS's alternative fuel fleet
drove more than 20 million miles last year making deliveries to homes and
businesses.
In addition to the EPA award, UPS recently received several other
acknowledgements of its sustainability initiatives:
For the fourth time, UPS was rated the most socially
responsible company in America in FORTUNE magazine's 2006 Most
Admired List.
For the second year in a row, UPS was included in the Global
100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ranking.
"Our track record continues to prove that 'working green' and 'working
smart' are synonymous," said Herr.
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader
in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for
synchronizing the movement of goods, information and funds. Headquartered
in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories
worldwide. UPS's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (UPS) and the
company can be found on the Web at UPS.com.
Copyright Business Wire 2006
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