To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its operations in Singapore, FedEx Express has held a tree-planting event in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and the Garden City Fund.
A team of 60 FedEx volunteers planted 80 trees in support of the Singapore National Parks Board (NParks) Plant-A-Tree program, with every tree planted contributing to the OneMillionTrees movement. This nationwide movement aims to plant one million trees across Singapore by 2030, to restore nature back to the city and reduce midday temperatures in the vicinity by as much as 0.9°C.
“Our commitment to Singapore for the last 40 years goes beyond supporting local businesses – it extends into the needs of local communities,” said Eric Tan, managing director of FedEx Express Singapore. “This tree-planting activity represents more than just a symbolic act of environmental commitment; it embodies our longstanding commitment to Singapore and underscores our ongoing efforts to promote a more sustainable future.
“We continue to play an instrumental role in connecting customers in Singapore with possibilities around the world in responsible and resourceful ways, while creating a better world for local communities.”
The tree-planting event is part of FedEx’s broader sustainability efforts. The company also recently launched a cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool, FedEx Sustainability Insights, giving customers access to historical emissions information on their shipments within the FedEx network.