Category: UPS Press Release

• UPS introduces UPS My Choice in Africa, Asia Pacific and the Indian Sub-continent, Caribbean and Central and South America, Middle East, and Oceania, marking the largest expansion since the service’s launch
• Expansion offers users enhanced visibility in 96 new countries and territories with the opportunity to control delivery dates and locations where available
• More visibility and control for consumers helps merchants receive fewer “Where’s my order?” calls, and consumers enjoy a better delivery experience
• UPS My Choice membership exceeds milestone of 52 million worldwide enrollments

National retailer celebrates 10th anniversary of Toys for Tots Literacy Program, invites public to nominate non-profits that need books

The UPS Store, Inc. will donate $100,000 worth of books to children-focused non-profit organizations across the country to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.

The retail shipping and business services chain will give away $10,000 worth of Scholastic books to 10 schools or non-profit organizations in support of children’s literacy in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The UPS Store invites the public to nominate qualifying charitable and philanthropic groups now through Saturday, Dec. 15.

Volunteers To Focus On Moving UN Sustainable Goals Forward And Helping Communities Hit By Recent Disasters During UPS Global Volunteer Month

UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that the company will deploy nearly 40 percent more employees on five continents to contribute to 450 community service projects, in the company’s 16th annual Global Volunteer Month. In 2014, CEO David Abney pledged UPS’s employees would contribute 20 million volunteer hours by the end of 2020, and the company is on pace to reach this goal.

UPS estimates employees will devote 375,000 volunteer hours in October to projects in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Africa (ISMEA). In 2017, UPS employees completed a record 2.9 million hours of volunteer service, providing more than $80 million in economic impact.

The UPS Foundation Publishes its Annual Social Impact Report

The UPS Foundation, which leads global citizenship and philanthropy programs for UPS, announced it will award nearly $2.7 million in grants to preeminent environmental organizations worldwide. The missions of these organizations align with The UPS Foundation and the company’s environmental sustainability goals, which address creation of global standards and best practices as well as other issues such as renewable energy sources and reducing its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global ground operations. This announcement comes after The UPS Foundation recently awarded $10 million in grants to 44 organizations that advance diversity and inclusion around the world.

Integrated Marketing Campaign Demonstrates a Commitment to Everything for Small Business Owners

The 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. From copying and printing, to notarizing and shredding, the new campaign encourages small business owners and entrepreneurs to tap into The UPS Store for all of their business and back office needs.