PMG Jack Potter’s appointment of 33-year USPS veteran Sam Pulcrano to become the organization’s first vice president of sustainability — announced recently at the National Postal Forum — is the latest example of the Postal Service’s commitment to a greener future.
In his new position, Pulcrano will be responsible for coordinating energy and environment programs across all USPS departments. One of his first goals will be to complete an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and create an action plan to reduce them.
USPS is committed to environmental stewardship, Potter said. For example, the Postal Service currently recycles more than 1 million tons of paper, plastic and other materials each year.
USPS is the only shipping company in the country to achieve Cradle-to-Cradle certification for its eco-friendly Express Mail and Priority Mail boxes and envelopes. Changes made in the production of Express and Priority mail packaging eliminate 15,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually.
“We continuously strive for sustainability, discovering better ways to deliver long-term value to our customers, employees and the communities we serve,” Potter said. “This new position puts a more formal structure in place at an organization that has been environmentally smart and friendly for more than 200 years.”
