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Sustainability and energy management

USPS continues our leadership in sustainability and energy management. We have received more than 75 major environmental awards in recent years (see usps.com/green). This includes programs for facilities and vehicles. We operate the world’s largest alternative fuel–capable vehicle fleet.

We are the first federal agency and the largest U.S. organization to publish a greenhouse gas emissions inventory validated by an independent third-party. The Postal Service is complying with the Energy Independence Security Act (see usps.com/National Energy Management Plan) and the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts.

We also have been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for our waste management programs, and are working with suppliers to buy sustainable materials and environmentally preferable products. And we have worked with the mailing industry to support sustainable forest management, paper production and printing processes and recycling programs.




Link to "Supply management" Link to contents for "2011 Comprehensive Statement on Postal Operations"      Link to "Complement and work hour management"