At FedEx, our focus is simple when it comes to sustainability: to connect the world in responsible and resourceful ways. Execution is always a bit trickier. That’s why we have the three pillars of our EarthSmart program that focus upon our services and assets, our team members and the workplace, and the community: EarthSmart Innovations EarthSmart @ Work EarthSmart Outreach I have written about both EarthSmart @ Work and EarthSmart Outreach in recent posts. Now, it’s time to spend a little time on the third.

...SenseAware, a multi-sensor device powered by a FedEx platform for data and device management, is allowing companies to follow the journey of their shipment in near real time. In the medical field, knowing the identity of the person signing at the point of delivery is also critical. Recently, I participated in a regulatory seminar with attendees from various medical device companies and gained new insights into their efforts to control quality and to minimize legal and regulatory risks...

...FedEx is consistently on the cutting edge of innovation, and the services and technologies we are deploying in the healthcare sector are no different. Everything from specialized packaging and container options in a variety of temperature ranges to monitoring capabilities like SenseAware and intervention services like Priority Alert have been designed as best-in-class solutions to better serve the unique needs of customers in the industry. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible as we launch new service offerings and expand existing ones to new countries and lanes across the globe. If a customer has a particular need just about anywhere, chances are good that there’s a FedEx HealthCare Solution for that.

...Efficient design. We’re constantly working to reduce our carbon footprint, and the Boeing 777 Freighter supports our commitment to the environment with:
· 24 percent better fuel economy per pound of revenue payload than the 747-400.
· 18 percent fewer emissions than the MD-11 (McDonnell Douglas).
· Advanced noise reductions on landings and takeoffs.


Top performance. It’s the longest-range twin-engine freighter in the world, with a flight range of about 6,675 land miles — or nearly three times the distance between the east and west U.S. coasts. That means fewer stops and shorter cargo delivery times for businesses looking to reach their trade partners and customers faster. Plus, the Boeing 777 Freighter’s payload capacity of 112 tons — or 102 metric tons — lets us fly more freight farther than ever before...