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SINGAPORE, October 27, 2025 /3BL/ – Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, continues to advance its sustainability initiatives across the Asia Pacific region while creating positive change in communities. During Fiscal Year 2025 (June 2024–May 2025), FedEx advanced decarbonization with smart technology and saw more employees volunteering in a wider range of sustainability-focused community programs throughout the region.

“At FedEx, we are committed to leading responsibly, driving change forward, and channeling innovation to deliver a brighter future for the people and communities we serve and the planet we share,” said Kawal Preet, president, Asia Pacific, FedEx. “In today’s climate-conscious business environment, our investments in expanding an electric vehicle fleet and integrating renewable energy across the Asia Pacific region reflect our long-term vision for sustainability. At the same time, through initiatives like FedEx Cares, we are empowering communities, creating opportunities, and championing a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.”

Advancing Sustainable Operations
In 2021, FedEx set a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations across its global operations by 2040. Guided by the strategy to “decarbonize what’s possible, co-create with purpose, and neutralize what’s left,” the company is implementing comprehensive and long-term actions, including deploying proven technologies that help to reduce emissions across its global network.

As emissions from owned and contracted vehicles accounted for approximately 25% of FedEx’s total carbon footprint in Fiscal Year 2024, electrifying the global ground fleet remains a key pillar in the company’s decarbonization strategy. By the start of Fiscal Year 2025, FedEx had expanded its electric vehicle deployment to 8,018 on- and off-road EVs globally[1]. Building on this momentum, the company strategically strengthened its EV presence in key Asia Pacific markets further in Fiscal Year 2025, including Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand. In early 2025, FedEx introduced its first fleet of six electric cargo vans in Korea to support parcel pickup and delivery operations within high-traffic areas in Seoul and Busan.

FedEx’s fleet electrification efforts are complemented by the integration of advanced intelligence solutions, including the AI-powered Stops Sequencing tool. This innovative technology optimizes delivery routes in real-time based on package volume and customer specifications, enabling couriers to navigate more efficiently. By intelligently planning delivery sequences and minimizing unnecessary mileage, FedEx has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, while simultaneously improving operational efficiency.

Beyond fleet electrification, FedEx continues to integrate renewable energy into its facilities across Asia Pacific. In Fiscal Year 2024, the company opened new energy-efficient facilities in Singapore, China, and Australia. Since January 2025, the South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore has been using solar energy to meet more than half of its total electricity demands, powering operations and charging the local EV fleet with clean energy[2]. This integration of renewable energy sources exemplifies the company’s strategic approach to sustainability, creating synergies between clean energy generation and fleet electrification.

Empowering the Community
Through FedEx Cares, the company’s global community engagement program, FedEx collaborates with local organizations and non-profits across Asia Pacific to support environmental restoration while encouraging employees to volunteer in their local communities.

Community impact across the region strengthened significantly in Fiscal Year 2025, with volunteer participation in community projects increasing 20% year-on-year. Sustainability-focused community programs grew 14% during the same period. These initiatives have made a tangible impact, from helping to restore mangrove forests in Bengkalis, Indonesia, to cleaning up riverbanks in Tokyo, Japan. Collectively, FedEx team members have planted 3,465 trees and native plants, helping preserve and protect natural ecosystems where the company operates.

The annual FedEx Cares Purple Tote Campaign remains a cornerstone of the company’s community engagement efforts. In FY25, over 800 team members from across Asia Pacific dedicated more than 1,000 volunteer hours to collect and donate more than 3,600 kilograms of essential supplies. Through collaboration with 20 non-profit organizations, these efforts impacted over 1,600 beneficiaries, including young children, the elderly, and underserved communities.

FedEx has also expanded its 2025 Library Program, recognizing education as essential to sustainable development in rural and underserved areas. The initiative reached 40 schools and communities across China this year, providing educational resources that benefit approximately 9,000 children and teachers[3] by helping to create conducive learning environments.

Investing in future talent is central to the company’s commitment to connecting possibilities across generations. In collaboration with Junior Achievement Asia Pacific, FedEx continues to inspire young entrepreneurs through its annual International Trade Challenge. Nearly 50,000 students have participated in the FedEx/JA ITC over the past 19 years. In FY25 the competition attracted over 4,700 students from 9 markets, challenging participants to create market entry strategies for products that contribute to a circular economy, equipping them with entrepreneurial mindsets and global trade knowledge.

Each year FedEx publishes its achievements and advancements in its corporate responsibility reports as part of its commitment to leadership in the transportation and logistics industry. The 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, which reflects data from FedEx Fiscal Year 2024, is now available and can be found here.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

by Jason Britton, Chief Investment Officer, Newday Investments

As CIO at Newday Investments, I’ve seen firsthand how the conversation around sustainable investing has evolved. Once primarily focused on climate change and carbon emissions, the spotlight is now rightfully expanding to encompass the intricate web of life that sustains our planet – biodiversity.

For too long, the financial markets viewed nature as an endless resource, an externality to be exploited rather than an essential asset to be protected and nurtured. This mindset has led us to a critical juncture. The World Economic Forum consistently ranks biodiversity loss as one of the top global threats, recognizing that over half of the world’s GDP – a staggering $44 trillion of business – is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services. The implications of this are profound, impacting everything from food security and water availability to the stability of ecosystems and the resilience of supply chains.

We understand that investing in nature is not merely an ethical imperative; it is a strategic imperative. It’s about building long-term resilience, mitigating systemic risks, and tapping into the significant opportunities presented by the transition to a nature-positive economy. Our approach to global equity markets is deeply informed by this conviction, moving beyond traditional ESG screening to actively identify and support companies that are not just minimizing harm, but are positively contributing to the preservation and restoration of biodiversity.

Read Jason’s full article here – https://greenmoney.com/the-44-trillion-question-why-your-portfolio-needs-biodiversity

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Over the last four years Lenovo has worked in collaboration with 321 Coffee, a small independent business at the heart of Raleigh, NC. When visiting their cafés around the city, you’re welcomed into a community built on inclusion, possibility and purpose. Founded to provide meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 321 Coffee was a natural ally to Lenovo’s Smarter Technology for All ethos.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and our friends at 321 Coffee are an outstanding example of that. This is such an important relationship within our local Raleigh community because it truly embodies our mission to provide Smarter Technology For All, with Lenovo technology allowing 321’s team to be even more independent in their jobs,” says Megan Bornemann, Sr. Manager of NA Brand Strategy. “Plus, we’ve got some great friends now between the Lenovo and 321 teams!”

Lenovo’s collaboration with 321 Coffee began in 2021 with a single video spotlighting their work at the local farmer’s market. The following year, Lenovo and Engage NC supported their launch to a fully accessible roasting facility powered by Lenovo technology. This step scaled up 321 Coffee’s roasting capacity, created new jobs and helped expand their mission. Since then, the relationship has blossomed into an ongoing support system reaching nearly every aspect of the business, most recently expanding into software migration and AI integration.

A new era of growth: AI

For many small businesses, AI begins as an unknown. People are unsure how it might fit within their tightly knit team. Like 321 Coffee’s core founding team, Lindsay, Michael and Mallory, most business owners run on passion and grit. They wear multiple hats, handling everything from operations to marketing and shipping logistics. This juggling act is where Lenovo’s AI-powered solutions step in.

Lenovo’s AI PCs, paired with Microsoft Copilot, have helped 321 Coffee handle their day-to-day admin as well as bring new expertise to unexpected challenges. With this new AI “teammate,” they’ve freed up time to focus on what matters most to them: growing their mission, supporting their team and building community.

To ensure the team was ready for AI integration, Lenovo equipped 321 Coffee with a full suite of hardware including AI PCs, ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops, ThinkVision M14 monitors, tablets, plus full M365 and Microsoft Copilot licenses. Switching to a new system can be daunting, but Lenovo was with the team every step of the way, helping them take advantage of AI seamlessly, starting from the initial operating system migration itself.

Migration

321 Coffee was using different software and operating systems that did not fully serve their needs or their consistent growth. This is where Lenovo’s expert Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Specialists were on hand to support their migration over to M365. This team provided everything from the early strategic planning and licensing to a personalized migration plan and deployment, making the switch easy and seamless. Plus, unlike other services, Lenovo also offered 24/7 specialist support, helping empower 321 Coffee during an otherwise daunting process. With Lenovo’s support, 321 Coffee was able to adopt new software and technology without missing a beat.

Harnessing AI

Technology is most powerful when the people using it know how to harness its full potential. To make sure the 321 Coffee team was able to navigate their new software suite, Lenovo’s AI Adoption and Change Management Service team stepped in. This team works with businesses of all sizes to create a tailored plan for AI adoption, including Microsoft Copilot. Through these trainings, 321 Coffee was able to save up to 30 hours a week.

Led by the AI Transformation Team, the trainings were friendly, interactive sessions that started with learning the unique pain points of 321 Coffee’s business. Next, the training team took 321 Coffee through a crash course in the basics of Microsoft Copilot and a deep dive into real-world examples covering 321 Coffee’s specific needs. The final step was a Q&A session a few weeks later, after Lindsay, Michael and Mallory had time to put the learnings into practice.

Results that speak for themselves

After just a few weeks into their AI journey, 321 Coffee saw meaningful benefits with tangible impact on their daily lives: 
Lindsay has turned 30-minute tasks into 5-minute wins, saying “I used to spend anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour writing LinkedIn posts, now I can write a post in as quickly as 5 minutes.”

Mallory nicknamed Copilot her “intern” because it helps draft social copy and cut down on repetitive admin, giving her time back in her day.

Michael created a variety of coding systems with the new technology, and he was able to pull shipping codes in seconds, a process that previously took 2 hours.

“What I’m so excited about for us is how we are able to do way more within our day through leveraging Lenovo and Copilot,” says Lindsay. 

321 Coffee and Lenovo’s story is about more than technology, but rather what’s possible when purpose-driven teams are given access to the right tools. Their story proves that AI is not only for large corporations but is a catalyst and lifeline for all sized businesses. Lenovo is committed to working with businesses to empower growth, while keeping the essence of their company and staying focused on what matters most to them. By cutting down time on tedious tasks, 321 Coffee has been able to not only save thousands of dollars, but also gain more time back to pour into what they love – a win that is available to all businesses big and small, as they start their own AI journey with Lenovo by their side.

Learn more at: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/evolvesmall/

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey to date.

After college in 2006, I began my professional journey in the finance industry, fully expecting to build a long-term career there. However, the 2008 financial crisis brought a severe economic downturn, prompting me to reconsider my path and ultimately decide it was time for a change. I was on a flight from Arizona back to Iowa where I noticed an old little league baseball coach on my flight. As fate would have it, he was leaving the finance world and starting a new position at GoDaddy. As soon as I got home, I filled out an application and began my role in Sales and Support at GoDaddy in August 2008, working out of the Scottsdale, Arizona office.

Like many colleagues I’ve met throughout the years, I initially thought GoDaddy would be just a brief stop while the world sorted out its financial challenges. From Sales and Support, I quickly transitioned to our Customer Development team (CDT). My CDT days in the Gilbert office were some of the most memorable – filled with talented salespeople, constant contests, and a fun atmosphere. Following that, we launched a new Hybrid team dedicated to experimenting with different customer segments to pinpoint the best product offerings based on the client’s current product suite.

In 2011, I moved to our Premier Services team. We manage accounts for GoDaddy’s largest portfolio holders, aftermarket investors, and sellers on the Afternic platform. Little did I realize at the time, but this was the moment GoDaddy became my career.

What skills or experiences have been most important in helping you progress throughout your time here at GoDaddy?

The most important skills that have helped me progress at GoDaddy are staying humble, organization and adapting, not taking things personal, and staying self-motivated.

• Staying Humble – Throughout my 17 years at GoDaddy, the one constant has always been change. Staying humble in regard to your role within the company is very important especially around times of change. Instead of feeling like you are too important to adapt to change, you can take a step back and embrace it.
• Organization and Adapting – I compare Premier Services to a quote by Mike Tyson “Everyone has a plan until they are punched in the face.” This is metaphor for our daily routine. I have a plan for what I want to accomplish every day before I login to work and then an urgent phone call or email from a client will come in. Having an organized plan for every day will help keep you on track when you need to adapt to unexpected challenges that arise.
• Not Taking Things Personal – Whether you’re dealing with a challenging client on the phone or being overlooked for a promotion you felt you earned, it’s important not to take these experiences personally. Maintaining this perspective allows you to move forward and be ready for the next opportunity to succeed.
• Staying Self Motivated- While we establish monthly and annual goals at the start of each year, we also create daily and even hourly objectives to maintain our motivation and consistently strive to be our best.

In your experience, what’s the key to successfully building relationships with customers in the aftermarket sector?

It may sound like a cliché, but honesty is truly one of the most essential factors in building strong relationships with our clients. I have worked with some clients for over 14 years, and I know that even a single lapse in honesty could jeopardize the trust we have built together. Since our direct phone lines are always open, it’s crucial to maintain transparency, even when the truth may not be what our clients want to hear.

The other thing that is very important is presenting clients with opportunities to be successful. Almost all of our clients have large portfolios. So, the best way to help them is to curate custom lists of expired auctions, closeouts, and premium domains to send over and discuss with them. It is better to have clients consistently buying and getting the domains listed to sell than oversell the wrong domain to a client and lose their trust. You present the opportunity and let them make the decision.

Are there any resources that you would recommend to others interested in personal development?

I am currently reading an updated version of “A Random Walk Down Wall Street” by Burton Malkiel. With GoDaddy being a publicly traded company, I think it is good to have a general understanding of how the market works and can work for you.

The book I read before that is “Fire In The Hole” by GoDaddy’s founder, Bob Parsons. As a GoDaddy employee, I found this book to be an excellent resource for understanding the company’s origins and appreciating how much we’ve grown over the years. It also offers valuable insights into our founder’s life, making it a meaningful read for anyone who worked with Mr. Parsons or wants to learn more about the roots of our organization.

A few other books I have read that are excellent for personal development are: “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek, “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg, and “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale. I believe most people are familiar with these books, and each one offers valuable insights for anyone interested in personal growth.

What aspects of GoDaddy’s company culture do you appreciate the most?

GoDaddy has always been a place where you can be yourself and feel supported.

There are times when work and life can be difficult but for a company our size, GoDaddy does an amazing job of supporting its employees. If you’re finding challenges in your role at GoDaddy, I encourage you to step back and view the company from an outside perspective. You might discover many valuable benefits here that you won’t find elsewhere. A helpful approach is to create a pros and cons list – you may be surprised by the number of positive aspects that often go unnoticed.

What’s your motto or personal mantra?

• Outwork everyone.
• Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle.
• Honesty is the best policy.

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