03/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/24/2026 22:17
SINGAPORE, March 25, 2026 - Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is strengthening its sustainability efforts across the Asia Pacific with the launch of a new solar installation at the FedEx Shanghai International Express and Cargo Hub. This marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to advancing sustainable logistics infrastructure and makes FedEx the first and currently the only logistics and freight company at Shanghai Pudong International Airport cargo area to generate on-site solar energy.
The installation leverages existing parking facilities at the Shanghai Hub, where more than 4,000 square meters of solar panels have been deployed. The system is expected to generate an average of 743,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. Compared with equivalent coal-fired power generation, this renewable energy output is projected to avoid nearly 417 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year, while reducing about 2.1 tons of particulate matter and 4.21 tons of sulfur dioxide. The electricity produced will primarily support office operations at the hub, significantly increasing the share of clean energy in the company's day-to-day activities.
Expanding Clean Energy Across the Asia Pacific
The Shanghai solar installation is the latest addition to a growing list of renewable energy projects supporting FedEx facilities across Asia Pacific.
"Asia Pacific is one of the world's most dynamic trade corridors, and the future of its growth depends on a more resilient and sustainable logistics backbone," said Salil Chari, president of FedEx Asia Pacific. "We are investing in infrastructure that accelerates decarbonization at scale. The Shanghai solar installation is another example of how we are embedding clean energy directly into our operations, building an efficient, future-ready network that serves our customers while advancing environmental progress across the region."
Advancing Low-Carbon Logistics at Scale
To date, FedEx has generated more than 31 GWh of on- and off-site solar energy across over 30 locations worldwide[1]. The company continues to advance energy conservation, emissions reduction, and low-carbon operations through a combination of emerging technologies, digital innovation, and community sustainability initiatives, including:
For more on FedEx sustainability initiatives and achieving carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040, please visit: https://www.fedex.com/en-sg/about/sustainability.html
[1] FedEx_2025_CR_Executive_Summary.pdf
[2] 2025 FedEx Corporate Responsibility Report
[3] FedEx Advances Sustainability Initiatives in APAC Through Operational Enhancements and Community Engagement