FedEx Team Members Unite Across Asia Pacific for Inaugural Frederick W. Smith Day of Service

SINGAPORE, September 16, 2026 - Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, today shared the impactful results from its inaugural Frederick W. Smith Day of Service. The global initiative brought together team members across Asia Pacific to commemorate the legacy of the FedEx founder through volunteer service in local communities.

Held across 11 markets in Asia Pacific, the initiative united FedEx team members, nonprofit organizations, and community partners in activities designed to address local needs while creating meaningful social and environmental impact. From supporting food security and environmental conservation to strengthening community well-being and educational opportunities, volunteers participated in a diverse range of projects tailored to the communities they serve.

"Our founder believed that service should extend beyond business and into the communities where we live and work," said Salil Chari, president, Asia Pacific, FedEx. "The inaugural Frederick W. Smith Day of Service is a meaningful tribute to that belief and demonstrates how our culture continues to be shaped by his example. Across Asia Pacific, our team members came together with enthusiasm, compassion, and commitment to support causes that matter locally, while reinforcing the spirit of service that remains central to who we are as a company."

Regional Impact Highlights
The inaugural Day of Service delivered measurable impact across Asia Pacific, including:

• Over 590 volunteers participating in community initiatives across the region.
• Nearly 1,800 volunteer hours contributed through local service projects.
• 23 volunteer initiatives delivered across 11 Asia Pacific markets.
• More than 53,000 meals packed and shared to help address food insecurity and support vulnerable communities.
• More than 900 trees planted, alongside the restoration of one hectare of mangrove forest, helping strengthen environmental resilience and biodiversity.
• 1,500 additional plants established through conservation and habitat restoration activities.
• More than 365 kilograms of waste and marine debris removed through community and coastal cleanup initiatives where results were reported.

The breadth of activities showcased the diverse ways FedEx team members give back to their communities. Volunteers helped restore mangrove ecosystems in Thailand and Vietnam, planted trees in Indonesia and Vietnam, removed waste from coastlines and waterways in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China, packed meals for families and underserved communities in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Korea, and supported health and community outreach initiatives across Australia and China.

The Frederick W. Smith Day of Service is part of FedEx Cares, the company's global community engagement program that encourages volunteerism, charitable giving, and community partnerships around the world. Through initiatives such as these, FedEx continues to empower team members to create positive change in the communities where they live and work while carrying forward the values that have defined the company since its founding.

Appendix: Market Highlights
Australia

• Conducted seven community-focused activities including fundraising events, food rescue programs, habitat restoration, wetland conservation, and blood donation initiatives.
• Team members supported children's cancer fundraising efforts and prepared meals using rescued food through OZ Harvest.

Thailand

• Engaged with Raks Thai Foundation on a mangrove conservation initiative involving ecosystem education, seedling planting, wildlife release, and waste collection.
• The project engaged 52 volunteers and contributed 260 volunteer hours.

Philippines

• Volunteers partnered with Rise Against Hunger to pack 10,000 meals supporting students facing food insecurity in Cebu.

Vietnam

• Restored one hectare of mangrove forest in the Mekong Delta to strengthen climate resilience and coastal protection.
• Planted 100 trees in Ho Chi Minh City to help mitigate urban heat and support healthier communities.

Hong Kong

• Conducted a beach cleanup at Big Wave Bay Beach removing approximately 144 kilograms of waste from the coastline.

China

• Delivered six projects focused on environmental conservation, environmental education, community wellbeing, and support for disadvantaged families and children.
• Volunteers contributed to wetland restoration activities and planted 1,500 plants as part of ecosystem conservation efforts.

Taiwan

• Partnered with RE-THINK to remove 221 kilograms of marine debris from Linkou North Jetty Beach, supporting coastal conservation efforts.

Korea

• Worked with DAIL Community to prepare and share meals with underprivileged individuals, benefiting approximately 450 members of the community.

Indonesia

• Volunteers planted 800 trees in Cikarang in partnership with Trees4Trees to support long-term environmental sustainability.

Malaysia

• Team members packed more than 13,000 meals for local Orang Asli communities through a partnership with Rise Against Hunger.

Singapore

• Volunteers packed more than 30,000 meals to support the beneficiaries of Willing Hearts, contributing to food security efforts in the local community.

About FedEx
Federal Express Corporation is one of the world's largest express transportation companies, providing fast, reliable, and time-definite delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx uses a global air-and-ground network to accelerate the delivery of time-sensitive shipments and offers customers industry-leading transportation, e-commerce, and business services.