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FedEx Commits to Carbon-Neutral Operations by 2040
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 3, 2021 – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), home of the world’s largest cargo airline, announced today an ambitious goal to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040. To help reach this goal, FedEx is designating more than $2 billion of initial investment in three key areas: vehicle electrification, sustainable energy, and carbon sequestration. This includes a pledge of $100 million to Yale University to help establish the Yale Center for Natural Carbon
FedEx Prepares For COVID-19 Vaccine Volume Growth, Begins Shipping Newly Approved Vaccine
MEMPHIS, Tenn. March 1, 2021 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced today that it has begun shipping the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine on behalf of McKesson Corp. to dosing centers throughout the United States. The company has shipped millions of COVID-19 vaccines since
FedEx Launches Ninth Annual Small Business Grant Contest
FedEx Corp. today announced the launch of its ninth annual Small Business Grant Contest.
FedEx Establishes New Initiative to Support Local HBCUs
FedEx Corp. announced today a pledge to commit $5 million to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Mississippi and Tennessee.
FedEx Delivers Vince Lombardi Trophy to Tampa Bay Ahead of Super Bowl LV
– As Tampa Bay prepares to host Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy has arrived in the city via FedEx, the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL.
FedEx Ground President and CEO Henry J. Maier to Retire July 31
MEMPHIS, Tenn., January 26, 2021 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that Henry J. Maier, president and CEO, FedEx Ground, will retire effective July 31, 2021. John A. Smith, president and CEO, FedEx Freight, will succeed Maier as president and CEO, FedEx Ground. Lance D. Moll has been named the next president and CEO,
FedEx Completes Acquisition of ShopRunner, Expanding its E-Commerce Capabilities
FedEx Corp. announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of ShopRunner, the e-commerce platform that directly connects brands and merchants with online shoppers.
FedEx to Ship First Wave of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Across the United States
MEMPHIS, Tenn. December 19, 2020 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced today that operations are in motion to transport Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for McKesson Corp. throughout the United States. Following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna