US 09/18/18Atlanta, GAUPS Recognized on DJSI North America Index for 14th Straight YearUPS (NYSE: UPS) was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the sixth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 14th straight year. “It’s an honor to be recognized by DJSI for our sustainability efforts,” said Tamara Barker, UPS chief sustainability officer and vice president of environmental affairs. Created in 1999, the DJSI was the first global

The 20 individuals and organizations being recognized with the VERGE Vanguard Award hail from large corporations reinventing business as usual, startups rewriting the “rules” and organizations shattering silos to foster a more inclusive and sustainable future. “The VERGE Vanguard award honors those who are showing the way, setting the path for companies, cities and all of us to follow. UPS is committed to operating more sustainably – for customers, the environment and the communities we serve ar

US 09/18/18San Diego, CAIntegrated Marketing Campaign Demonstrates a Commitment to Everything for Small Business OwnersThe UPS Store, Inc. is launching a new national advertising campaign during September to demonstrate the full range of products and services The UPS Store® locations offer beyond packing and shipping. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). For additional information

US 09/17/18Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that Juan Perez, UPS chief information and engineering officer, has received the Distinguished Mexican Award from the Mexican government for his personal and career achievements that have advanced his profession and community in the United States. The award from Mexico’s Secretariat of Foreign Relations honors people of Mexican nationality who live outside of Mexico and who have distinguished themselves for their leadership, outstanding profes

Many senior UPS executives, including Chief Executive Officer David Abney and other members of the company’s senior leadership team, started their UPS careers as part-time employees. Over the last three years, 35 percent of the people UPS hired for seasonal package handler jobs were later hired in a permanent position when the holidays were over. Permanent UPS jobs – including part-time jobs — come with great pay and benefits, including healthcare and retirement benefits. At many UPS® locations

“We’re seeing immediate needs in these communities across a wide range of humanitarian areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence,” said Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation and chief diversity and inclusion officer. UPS and The UPS Foundation have a history of leveraging the company’s logistics expertise and moving quickly to assist in delivering humanitarian aid and relief efforts globally after natural disasters. Building the resiliency that communities need to better withstand

US 09/17/18Washington, DCUrges the Conference Committee to swiftly move the legislation to the President’s desk for signatureUPS® (NYSE: UPS), a global logistics provider and leading advocate for global trade, customs and security, commends the Senate for passing the “Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2018” (STOP Act). UPS also applauds the leadership of Senators Rob Portman and Amy Klobuchar for reaching a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on this measure to help stop dangerou

“Transformation will lift our earnings, as we generate higher-quality revenue and use technology to increase operating efficiency and enhance customer service,” said David Abney, chairman and chief executive officer. We are implementing an enterprise-wide transformation that will enable and accelerate our enhanced business strategy.”UPS’s transformation program leverages scale and institutionalizes processes to ensure the company captures efficiency gains, and reinvests savings through realignme

“The Ryder Cup is a global sporting event, so it is fitting that we have the support of a global brand in UPS, starting with the 2018 Ryder Cup in France,” said European Ryder Cup Director Richard Hills. With our new facility in France, we are uniquely positioned to connect Ryder Cup fans at the event with the world.”In 1927, English seed merchant Samuel A. Ryder presented the Ryder Cup to The Professional Golfers’ Association of Great Britain as a prize for an international competition between

Ware2Go’s cloud-based platform and solution provides merchants with seamless end-to-end order fulfillment – storage, pick/pack fulfillment and shipping – with guaranteed two-day delivery by UPS. Because Ware2Go manages the relationships with warehouses, merchants get the service levels and pricing they might not receive on their own. Here’s how it works:Customers create an account (as a merchant, warehouse or both) and answer a few questions about their needs or capabilities. Merchants provide d

Bryanne Leeming, founder and CEO of Unruly Studios, won $25,000 and an editorial feature in Inc. Magazine for her STEM-focused small business. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). For additional information on The UPS Store, visit theupsstore.com. In 2018, The UPS Store ranked #4 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 and #1 in the Postal & Business Centers category for

US 08/09/18Atlanta, GAThe UPS (NYSE: UPS) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. The dividend is payable Sept. 5, 2018 to shareowners of record on Aug. 20, 2018. For more than four decades, the company has either increased or maintained its dividend. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of UPS and its management regarding the company’s st

US 08/02/18Atlanta, GANext week students enrolled in Fulton County Schools (FCS) will begin the new school year. Unfortunately for homeless Atlanta teens trying to head back to school, purchasing even the most basic items can pose a challenge. The UPS Foundation also made a $10,000 donation to the Ed Isakson YMCA for their youth programs. Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship programs and is responsible for facilitating community involvement to local, national, and glo

UPS continues to work with a range of companies to test and deploy promising alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles that will help it meet its sustainability goals. Electric vehicles, and the charging infrastructure needed to support them, play a critical role in UPS’s vision for its fleet of the future. “UPS believes in the future of commercial electric vehicles. We are excited to get this vehicle on the road to test how it handles routes in and around Los Angeles.”For six months, UP

US 07/30/18Atlanta, GAUPS® (NYSE: UPS) applauds the announcement today by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal’s office to suspend the collection of the jet fuel tax. UPS is committed to operating more sustainably – for customers, the environment and the communities we serve around the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. Our new sustainabili

Operating Profit Climbed 15%Average Daily Exports Increased 9.5%, Led by EuropeSupply Chain & Freight Operating Profit up 1.9%; Adjusted Operating Profit Rose 17%U.S. 2Q 2018 Adjusted 2Q 2018 2Q 2017 Revenue $10,354 M $9,741 M Operating profit $939 M $1,135 M $1,255 MFor the U.S. Operating profit was $216 million and adjusted operating profit was up 17% to $247 million. Currency-neutral revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit are calculated by dividing current period reported U.S. dollar

US 07/24/18Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE:UPS) announced today the results of its Voluntary Retirement Plan (VRP) introduced on April 25, 2018. Participants in the plan will depart on a staggered schedule over the next twelve months to maintain business continuity. UPS recorded a pre-tax transformation charge of $263 million in the second quarter, due primarily to VRP severance expense. The VRP program is one of a number of initiatives under the company’s transformation strategy. Additionally, UPS will pr

US 07/19/18Washington, DCPledges to provide opportunities for more than 50,000 employeesUPS® (NYSE: UPS), a global logistics provider, pledged at a White House event today, to provide enhanced workforce opportunities to more than 50,000 UPS employees, including access to higher education, apprenticeships, up-skilling and retraining. “UPS believes professional development is a shared responsibility, with the company ensuring employees are given educational opportunities to prepare for the future,

Latch’s smart access devices enable UPS drivers to provide more reliable customer service and complete more deliveries on the first attempt. “The use of smart access devices on doors of apartment and condominium buildings is a big step forward for the package delivery business,” Jerome Roberts, UPS vice president of global product innovation. Smart access devices give us a keyless way to deliver packages to buildings and leave packages safely in lobbies or building package rooms. The potential m

To learn more about the Small Biz Salute Pitch Off, finalists and judges, visit http://www.theupsstore.com/smallbizsalute. RULES & REGULATIONS: The Small Biz Salute pitch-off contest is open to owners of small business owners only. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). Follow The UPS Store on Twitter at @TheUPSStore and like The UPS Store on Facebook at facebook.com/theupsstore. Media are