Goal: By 2025, reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25 percent and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30 percent relative to a 2008 baseline.
GHG Emission Scope Categorization
USPS categorizes GHG emissions as Scopes 1, 2 or 3.
Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions from postal-owned sources, such as our facilities and vehicle fleet.
Scope 2 emissions includes indirect emissions from purchased supplied electricity and steam.
Scope 3 includes other indirect sources, such as contracted transportation, leased facilities, employee commuting and others.
